Meetings are an essential part of communication and collaboration in libraries and organizations—but let’s be honest: many staff members would rather be doing almost anything else than sitting through another unproductive meeting.
Too often, meetings lack clear goals, meaningful participation, or practical outcomes. They can leave employees feeling frustrated, unheard, or disconnected from the larger purpose of the organization. At the same time, effective meetings can strengthen teamwork, improve communication, encourage collaboration, and create a more inclusive workplace culture.
That is the focus of my one-hour webinar, Beyond the Agenda: Building a Better Meeting Culture.
This interactive session is designed for library staff members, supervisors, managers, and organizational leaders who want to improve the way meetings are planned, facilitated, and experienced. The webinar explores practical strategies that can help organizations move beyond routine meetings and create conversations that are purposeful, engaging, and productive.
Topics discussed during the session include:
- Group dynamics and participation styles
- Active listening and communication skills
- Conflict management during meetings
- Creating inclusive and respectful environments
- Establishing clear meeting guidelines and expectations
- Communicating outcomes and next steps effectively
- Identifying common meeting frustrations and how to avoid them
Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own organizational meeting culture and discuss approaches that have worked well in their settings. The session is both practical and conversational, allowing attendees to share experiences and ideas that can lead to more effective collaboration and staff engagement.
Libraries and organizations invest significant time in meetings. This webinar helps ensure that time is meaningful, productive, and supportive of a healthy workplace culture.
Available for Library Systems and Professional Development Programs
I am available to present this webinar for:
- State library agencies
- Regional library systems
- Public, academic, school, and special libraries
- Library associations and conferences
- Staff development and leadership programs
If your organization is interested in offering Beyond the Agenda: Building a Better Meeting Culture as a live online training session, please contact me through my website at curtisrogersconsulting.com for additional information, scheduling, and availability.
Curtis Rogers Consulting, LLC 