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Overview
Too many meetings drain time and energy, leaving people wondering what was accomplished. But when done right, meetings become essential drivers of alignment, decision-making, and progress. Learn how to transform meetings into powerful tools for getting things done. Whether you're transitioning from the jobsite to the boardroom or taking your first steps into leadership, the Power of Productive Meetings equips you with concrete skills to facilitate focused, productive sessions. Offered online and in-person, this course takes you through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises to master efficient meeting planning, focused discussions, and clear action steps. You'll develop confidence in speaking up, managing group dynamics, and making decisions that stick — skills essential for effective leadership.
By the end of the course, you'll have a set of practical, repeatable strategies for leading meetings that respect time, boost engagement, and drive results. You'll approach every meeting with intention and effectiveness.
This course is ideal if you:
- are a tradesperson or site supervisor moving into more office-based or leadership responsibilities
- are a new manager or team lead who wants to build credibility by running better meetings
- own or operate a business and need to align your team efficiently
- support projects or operations and want to turn meetings into a more productive use of time
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- analyze the purpose and value of different meeting types to determine the most appropriate communication method for various workplace situations
- design effective meeting structures that align with specific objectives, participant needs, and organizational contexts
- facilitate productive discussions that engage all participants and navigate through challenges to achieve meeting goals
- evaluate personal meeting approaches and develop authentic strategies for leading and participating in meetings.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
If you're certified by a professional association, this course may qualify for continuing professional development (CPD) hours to help maintain your certifications/designations. Please check with your association to confirm eligibility.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Textbook and supplies
Included in the purchase of this course, you’ll receive:
- Course curriculum accessible online in Brightspace (D2L)
- Learning materials/hand-outs distributed in class (for classroom-based delivery)
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access
Note: Bringing your laptop to class is not required (for classroom-based delivery).
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
Train your team
Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.