About this Event
Many meetings are boring. They drag on, lack focus, are dominated by the same voices, or end up as glorified report-outs. If you're new to facilitating meetings and feel unsure where to start—or if your meetings feel dull, disconnected, or tense—this session is for you.
In this beginner-friendly training, you'll learn how to turn any meeting into a space for clarity, connection, and action.
We’ll cover:
- A simple, repeatable tool to prepare for meetings that actually work
- How to design an agenda that sparks engagement and invites multiple voices
- What to do when difficult personalities take over—or when no one speaks up
- The secret superpower of great facilitators: knowing when not to meet
- Whether you’re running team huddles, community check-ins, or staff planning sessions, this workshop will help you feel more confident, more prepared, and more in control.
- Walk away with tools you can use right away—and maybe even start hearing “that was a good meeting” more often.
DCYF Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Team
In-Person Workshops
Please arrive on time and be prepared to actively participate in the workshop. Workshop location and other important details will be included in your Eventbrite registration confirmation.
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Participation
Our workshops are designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, learning, and sharing. Because these sessions are interactive and in person, participants should be prepared to engage in activities, discussions, reflection, and group learning.
We understand that participants may have competing responsibilities. If you have questions or concerns about your ability to participate fully, please reach out to the TA/CB team.
Feedback
At the end of the workshop, you will receive a survey. We greatly appreciate your feedback and use it to help us improve future Technical Assistance and Capacity Building offerings.
Questions
Please send any questions to [email protected].
Thank you, and we look forward to learning with you!
Event venue & nearby stays
654 Mission St, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States
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