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Rep Skills Session: Chairing, Leading and Taking Minutes
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Wednesday 21st Oct 13:00 - Wednesday 21st Oct 14:00
- From £0.00
- The Union, Neptune Buidling- The Space
If you are a Course or School Rep, these development sessions are for you!
This Rep Skills Session is designed for Course and School Reps who want to develop their leadership, organisation and meeting management skills. Through this interactive workshop, you will learn how to chair meetings effectively and ensure everyone's voice is heard.
During this session, you will learn how to:
- Understand how to structure meetings, set an agenda and keep discussions focused
- Encourage participation, manage different opinions and ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute
- Record key discussion points, decisions and agreed actions in an organised and professional way
- Keep conversations on track, manage time effectively and help meetings achieve their intended outcomes
- Understand the importance of recording action points and ensuring that agreed tasks are followed up
How will these skills help you in the future?
Whether you are leading a meeting, working as part of a team or taking on a position of responsibility, this session will help you become a more confident, organised and effective leader.
The session will last approximately 30 - 45 minutes, followed by a dedicated Q&A where you can ask questions, share experiences and receive advice from The Union's Representation Team.
If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please email us at representation@upsu.net
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