Meeting protocols
Standing orders and effective meetings
A four-hour workshop to assist members understanding the process and rules of Council, Committee, sub-committee and Community Board meetings which is integral to good decision making. Having a good working knowledge of the Councils Standing Orders helps individual elected members contribute effectively to debates and decision making. This workshop identifies key Standing Orders and a range of practical examples on how Standing Orders can be applied in the meeting environment including establishing meeting protocols.
Facilitated by:
Steve McDowell and Vern Walsh
EnquireChairing meetings effectively
This four-hour workshop identifies the pre / during / post meeting systems and processes for effective chairing of a meeting. We address what high quality leadership of a meeting looks like and techniques that can be applied to ensure meetings lead to quality discussion and decision making. We explore the best practice elements to effective chairing including the working relationships needed, and dealing with “interesting” scenarios that crop up during meetings.
Facilitated by:
Steve McDowell and Vern Walsh
Enquire“With attendees including Mayor, CEOs and staff the tutor promoted an atmosphere of trust, openness and ongoing learning. Fantastic!!!”