Workshop on Effective Meetings

From endless agenda items to effective actions: here’s how to make your meeting time count.

Holding effective meetings with your colleagues is an art in itself. We’re often busy enough as it is, so it’s important to make the most of meeting time. How can you ensure that you’re using the time you have effectively? You want participants to stay engaged and involved, for energy levels to remain high, and, above all, for the meeting to be meaningful and productive. Perhaps not every agenda item needs to be discussed at length—an email might suffice. With the right approach, meetings become not only more efficient but also more enjoyable and effective for everyone!

For whom.

This workshop is intended for anyone who leads or organizes meetings within cultural organizations. After all, we’ve all been to meetings that take up more time than they’re worth. Whether they’re production meetings, project meetings, or strategic sessions, every meeting offers an opportunity to make them more focused, efficient, and effective.

After this workshop

• Can you prepare for and lead a meeting in a structured manner?
• Do you know how to make meetings more personal and interactive?
• Do you understand how to boost energy and engagement?
• You can better tailor meetings to the needs of the participants.
• Get new inspiration, tips, and tools to get started right away.

Program

In this workshop, you’ll examine the structure of meetings and apply those insights directly to your own practice. We’ll cover practical tips and tools for approaching meetings differently and more effectively, and discuss the various types of meetings and how to facilitate them effectively. We’ll also explore how to build support and foster a sense of ownership within your team. You’ll work with materials from your own meeting situations: by bringing documents with you in advance, you’ll be able to get started right away with concrete examples during the workshop. You’ll go home with practical formats, techniques, and discussion tools that you can apply in your team as early as the next day.

About the trainer

Miriam Grapendaal is the owner and founder of TeamTrain. She brings an energetic and positive approach focused on strengthening collaboration, communication, and job satisfaction within teams. Miriam believes that everyone can bring out the best in themselves and their team, and she ensures that you actively participate in finding solutions—for yourself and your team.

Want to get a head start? Then check out this knowledge base article, which was created in collaboration with Miriam!

Practical information

Date: March 2, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: €65, including VAT.
Location: Arnhem

Sign up and more information

Cultuur Academy ’s programs not only Cultuur Academy in-depth exploration of specific fields of expertise, but also valuable opportunities to connect with other cultural professionals from the Arnhem-Nijmegen region. The exchange of experiences and knowledge, as well as the chance to expand your network within the sector, are valuable benefits of participating in our programs.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the program, please contact Moniek Klabbers at moniek@cultuuracademy.nl. Do you have practical questions, such as about registration or the location? Please contact Jeske Roozen at info@cultuuracademy.nl.

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