Participant Group: All Staff

Facilitator: Julia Rowan, Performance Matters

Overview:

This two-hour practical session is designed for anyone who chairs meetings – whether regularly or occasionally – and wants to strengthen their confidence, clarity, and impact in the role. The session will explore what makes meetings work, how to design and lead them well, and how to manage participation – particularly in the context of academic hierarchies and hybrid working.

Learning Outcomes

• A clearer understanding of the Chair's role and responsibilities
• Greater confidence in leading purposeful, well-run meetings
• Tools to manage group dynamics, participation, and expectations
• Tips for chairing in different formats – online, face-to-face and hybrid

Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025

Time: 9.30am - 11.30am

Location: Zoom

Book your place Via ESS (Bookings will open 2 or 3 weeks beforehand)