The Leadership and Church Administration webinar series addresses specialized topics as well as ministry essentials. You can pick and choose to attend the workshops that meet your needs and interests. Our second workshop in the series, led by Teresa Holder, is on Mastering Meeting Dynamics. Whether this material is new to you or is a refresher, more effective meetings lead to more effective ministry!
About the Workshop:
Meeting planning and unexpected meeting dynamics can present challenges and limit any well-intentioned team or committee chair. This workshop will equip you to proactively prepare for meetings. We will start with the basics such as determining when a meeting is needed, developing a simple and clear agenda, and documenting your team’s decisions with clarity and simplicity.
The primary focus of our time together will be on facilitation skills and leading in a way that honors all who are involved and will include:
- How to facilitate (but not dominate) a meeting
- Structuring meetings so participation is shared among the extroverts and introverts
- Respecting and honoring cultural differences
- Working through conflict in a meeting
- Inspiring and empowering team members to feel invested in shared goals
- Building a sense of community in all of your teams and committees
This interactive workshop is intended for team leaders, committee chairs, and anyone involved in facilitating and organizing meetings.
Leadership and Church Administration:
Mastering Meeting Dynamics
Presented by the Center for Leadership Excellence
with Teresa Holder
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11:00 am -12:15 pm ET
About the Presenter:
Teresa Holder, Ph.D., is Professor of Communication and Head of the Department of Communication at Meredith College. She has more than 20 years of experience in college teaching, higher education administration, and nonprofit public relations management. She has led more than 100 workshops, including training on conflict resolution for managers. She has also published numerous articles on the topic of managing conflict in leadership roles. Her volunteer work includes lay leadership at her church, with a focus on small group ministry. From personal experience and having grown up as a preacher’s kid, she understands the unique joys and challenges that come with working in ministry!