Chairing Skills: Confident, Effective Meeting Leadership

Participants will learn how to plan and run meetings that stay on track, encourage balanced participation, and lead to clear decisions and actions. The session covers essential chairing techniques, managing challenging situations, and creating a positive environment where everyone feels heard.

This course will be delivered by Katherine, or friendly Capacity Building Development Officer.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Prepare effectively and set clear meeting objectives
• Structure meetings to stay focused and efficient
• Facilitate discussion and ensure all voices are included
• Manage conflict or difficult behaviours with confidence
• Guide groups toward decisions and agreed actions
• Follow up and maintain accountability after the meeting

 This course is ideal for new or aspiring chairs, committee members, community leaders, or anyone wanting to build stronger facilitation and leadership skills.

There will also be time during the session to network with other attendees and learn more about their organisations.