Meeting Facilitation Tips - How to Facilitate Your First Meeting

MEETING FACILITATION TIPS // HOW TO FACILITATE YOUR FIRST MEETING
Are you wondering how to facilitate a meeting? / Have you been asked to facilitate your first meeting, but don’t know what you’re doing? Use these meeting facilitation tips to stop stressing! An important set of skills for leaders are facilitation skills. So lets knock it out of the park with the facilitation strategies.
In this meeting facilitation training video, I cover effective meeting facilitation techniques, including:
- How to ensure your meeting FLOWS smoothly
- How to ensure meeting participants show up PREPARED
- A simple way to set CLEAR expectations and keep everyone on track
- How to be a CONFIDENT meeting facilitator, even if you feel lost!
- The one thing meeting facilitators NEED to give your meeting participants
- The biggest meeting NO-NO!
- How to WRAP UP your meeting like a pro meeting facilitator
After watching this video, you'll have the skills of an effective meeting facilitator. When you facilitate a workshop, remember the more detailed your preparation, the better the meeting.
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[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for watching! Comment below with your favourite qualities of a meeting facilitator?

[@seanbador4271]

I love your channel. I have just finished my millitary service and it is always useful to enter the civillian life smoothly

[@PracticalInspiration]

This was really important as I have to run and facilitate a number of meetings in my job. They're usually with clients so there is a little variation, but a lot of the key principles apply. Pre-meeting agendas are critical to set the plan and target outcome for the meeting, one of the best things to do imo. The other thing I tend to do is establish myself as the one running the meeting as soon as possible, this tends to be critical with clients, as there's no clear hierarchy or "boss" per se.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Establishing yourself as the facilitator is a great idea - especially if these are new clients that you haven't yet run a meeting for. It sounds like your an expert facilitator and I'm glad you have key principles that you follow in order to ensure successful meetings every time. Thanks for watching and continuing the conversation - cheers!

[@ExperienceCalm]

Love these tips!!! Definitely have a script/plan and setting the stage are my faves!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks so much! Do you facilitate meetings often?

[@k4ptv431]

Hello Ma'm. I love your videos. Really straightforward and helpful. My peers, fellow facilitators, actually discussed this and truly learned a lot. God bless you always and more power on your channel ❤

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you so much! I am so happy that everyone benefited from this video. Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@calleOMEGA]

Love this! Thank you Adriana! The script helps me cross all t's and dot all i's.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

That's fantastic, Rae!!! Thanks for watching and so happy this video had helped you! Cheers!

[@davidkinoti4051]

I love your videos, was an intern 3 months ago, and now have a job that involves me interacting with three department heads. Not a great arrangement methinks. We'll be having a meeting this Monday to iron our the management kinks and I'm the facilitator. Definitely learnt something!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Wow, that's so exciting! Congratulations on such an awesome opportunity. I wish you all the best in facilitating the meeting and I hope it goes well. If you have any additional questions don't hesitate to reach out. Cheers!

[@karinakeith7799]

More people need to watch your meeting facilitation tips. YES!!!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

So important to learn the skills to be a quality meeting facilitator. Glad you liked the video, cheers!

[@MikeSarge]

Love it! This exactly what people need to hear! Meetings are stressful for sure lol

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Yes, they definitely can be! Have you ever facilitated a meeting?

[@hieuvuvan8506]

So great. Thank you

[@AdrianaGirdler]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@DalDhaliwalTV]

Great video. Love your intro in this too. Thank you for sharing.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for watching, Dal!! So glad to hear you liked the intro - it was fun! Cheers!

[@user-ug9ur1hb5d]

O my gosh, the beginning of this video is exactly my situation!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

I hope this video was able to put you at ease and give you the tips to rock your meeting moving forward. You’ve got this!! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@HeatherGerhardt]

The opening is great! Awesome insight and advice!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you, great to hear! Did you have a favourite tip in this one? Cheers!

[@laurendempsey9644]

Love the meeting facilitation tips here! I love your tip to "set the stage" - ensuring everyone else is prepared makes it easier to facilitate.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Definitely! Will you be facilitating a meeting any time soon?

[@laurendempsey9644]

@@AdrianaGirdler No but I'll definitely revisit this video when I do!

[@WeBuildFunnels]

I really like your style! Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you so much for watching! Cheers!

[@annon123]

i just watched this video before my big meeting and it went amazing, thank u so much god bless

[@AdrianaGirdler]

That's awesome! So happy it helped and that your meeting went so well!!! Cheers!

[@Dave-uw2ul]

Thanks good advice .. I facilitate and admire it being done well. One key issue I'd like to share is the responsibility of the facilitator to check the environment is conducive to results.. so no distracting noises nearby, temperature perfect, refreshments, toilet breaks at non key moments details that ensure concentration is not lost.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Hey David, that's such a great point about checking the environment! Even something as small as a meeting room that's too cold or a strange noise from nearby can become a huge distraction in the meeting. Thanks for adding this great point. Cheers!

[@karinakeith2695]

Meeting facilitation skills are so important for pro leaders. So many great facilitation tips in the video. 👏

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Karina Keith Glad you liked it - thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@aprateapusanond]

Thank you for making many great video.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and for your positive feedback, it's much appreciated! Cheers!

[@wildwomanenchanted6742]

You sure took me there in your intro!!! LOL ... Those were great tips. I often improvise but with a plan ... and that's a rap! LOL... that's great... .feel good story.... love it... thank you ~Elizabeth

[@AdrianaGirdler]

So glad you liked it! I'm glad you know the importance of having a plan. Have you ever had to facilitate a meeting? Cheers!

[@Seed2Stem]

Great intro! I’ve never felt comfortable with session rules. I need to follow through on this

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you! What is it about session rules that makes you feel uncomfortable? I would love to know. Cheers!

[@JaneStoller]

Learned a lot! Thanks

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for watching! Which tip was new learning for you? Cheers!

[@EarthAngelThings]

Thank you❤

[@AdrianaGirdler]

You're welcome 😊 Cheers!

[@bangfruit]

I am moving from production to strategy. Such a diffrent world!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

It sure is! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@lamajigmeg]

LOVE the intro - liked and shared :-)

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you liked the intro, cheers!

[@LakesideTable]

Excellent video! I really like #6 😊

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Awesome! Thank you for watching! Do you have any tricks to keep yourself on track and not improvise when you're facilitating a meeting? Cheers!

[@andreaberes130]

Köszönjük!

[@TrinaBelcik]

I enjoy doing PowerPoint presentation because it helps keep me on point and not improvising 😊

[@AdrianaGirdler]

That's great - anything to keep you 'on script'! Do you enjoy facilitating meetings?

[@abdul-azizmuhammad5165]

great video! Thank you!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@abdul-azizmuhammad5165]

@@AdrianaGirdler thank you!

[@iancorzine]

I loved the opening hook! 😂

[@AdrianaGirdler]

LOL, thanks Ian! Do you ever have to facilitate meetings?

[@tammyelizabjenkins1076]

Thanks so much 🙏 💓 im super excited yet extremely terrified it shall be my 1st time and no idea on this out come but I'm doing it due to my promises of the contact of this guys management team and I am so excited for the OPPORTUNITIES but TERRIFIED OF MY APPROACH FOR POSITIVE RESULTS IN MY LIFE WITH THIS. LUCK IM DILIGENTLY WORKING ON MY SCRIPT GOING IN BLIND AND NO IDEAS ON TOPIC.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

You got this! I wish you all the best and thank you for watching, cheers!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Love your intro! I can relate.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks, Katarina! What makes you most nervous about facilitating a meeting?

[@healthyvoicetips]

@@AdrianaGirdler I am a perfectionist so I am worried about every little detail. But I learned that I cannot control everything and everyone. But it's been a process.

[@valintong889]

Amazing

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@strongHeart-noFear]

You are helping me a lot with my Project Management role❤, love this video, especially the start because that was me 😅before watching your video 😅😂

[@AdrianaGirdler]

I am so pleased to hear this! I also have a 45 min webinar that I think will benefit you. In this free training I walk you through the five key items needed on all projects, it's what I call the FAB FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT. The FAB FIVE are the 5 key items that you must do on every project - if you only do 5 things, these are them! It’s a great way to simplify projects, while still doing the essentials needed to ensure project success. Save your seat here: www.slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar Hope you check it out! Thanks for watching, and wishing you all the best and continued success in 2024. Cheers!

[@strongHeart-noFear]

Thank you for adding great value. Sure, I'll check it out.🙏

[@daddychill8377]

Love the energy 🙏🏽 very holistic

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you, and thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@tvok2834]

beautiful ^

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you for watching! Cheers!

[@CliffordStarks1]

Haha very nice Adriana!😊👍

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thank you! Do you ever facilitate meetings?

[@CliffordStarks1]

@@AdrianaGirdler Oh yeah visualization and having bullet points eases the process for me👍

[@Smills-in4gk]

Hello - this is a long shot but have any idea where I can get a sessions rule poster?

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Here is a meeting rules poster you can get from my store. Hope this helps shop.cornerstonedynamics.com/products/meeting-rules-poster Cheers!

[@deathmetal10line]

Beside all useful tips, please remember to keep it short. Shorter is not only better.but best.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for your feedback and for watching, cheers!

[@blandineeakking]

You should learn from Dee Scarano who is a really superstar facilitator.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers!

[@ashleyching5786]

Script/agenda sent out in advance What’s the outcome? Stated Session guidelines

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@joannvelasco1867]

Just subscribed to your channel ❤. I will be facilitating my first meeting on December 12 😊. I will give you feedback once done😊

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Fantastic and please do keep me posted on how it goes! Wishing you all the best and thanks for watching, cheers!

[@therestartspecialist9229]

Adriana, great video. Do you have any other content for the best way to open and close a meeting? When we are meeting with clients, finding a polite way to close the meeting is kind of awkward. Subd #639

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Hey there! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Yes, I do have a video that goes into more detail about opening and closing meetings! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqGTh3Srqax5r8k I hope this helps you out. What kind of work do you do?