Better Meetings, Better Decisions: Chairing, Facilitation and Governance Skills in Practice

Designed for charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, and nonprofits, the course helps participants improve meeting management, strengthen governance, and support effective decision-making.

What does the course cover?
Many people are expected to chair or facilitate meetings without formal training. This practical course explores the key differences between chairing meetings and facilitating discussions, and how both roles contribute to productive meetings and stronger organisational governance.

Participants will learn how to structure meetings effectively, manage group dynamics, encourage participation, and ensure discussions result in clear decisions and actions.

What will you learn?

• The roles and responsibilities of a Chair and Facilitator
• Essential meeting management and facilitation skills
• How to structure meetings for better outcomes and decision-making
• Techniques for managing challenging discussions and group dynamics
• The importance of good governance in effective leadership
• Practical tools to improve participation, accountability, and action planning

This course provides the skills and confidence needed to lead effective meetings, improve governance practices, and support better organisational decisions.