Chairing and managing formal workplace meetings: skills for nurse leaders
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Few nursing staff from band 6 and above receive formal training on how to chair and manage formal business meetings, which can be a challenging experience for novices and when participants fail to engage with the discussion. This article gives an overview of how to lead and manage effective meetings, focusing on process, content, managing conflict and how to engage participants fully. This will give meetings more purpose and ensure participants feel their time is being used efficiently. Learning how to conduct effective meetings will enhance the quality of team working and team effectiveness.
Who is this resource for?
Explains what the component is for
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
Why you should read this article
to understand the importance of face-to-face meetings and be aware of the factors that can influence effective and ineffective chairing
to develop effective management skills in framing and leading meetings
to increase your potential to gain engagement and contribution from participants leading to effective outcomes
to identify ways of managing conflict and how to influence others to lead to a resolution.
