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Course: Designing and Facilitating Effective Hybrid Meetings

Written by Professional Women in Healthcare | 04/23/2026

Keeping participants actively engaged in a hybrid (or virtual) meeting doesn’t happen by chance. It takes preparation, skill, and practice to design meetings that are focused, productive, and efficient. In this interactive workshop we will explore factors that contribute to the design and facilitation of great hybrid and virtual meetings.

With thoughtful planning and design in place, managing the dynamics of a hybrid meeting offers up its own set of challenges. We will investigate techniques for managing disruptions, digressions, and difficult behaviors (e.g., dominant and passive participants). We’ll also cover best practices for managing time, keeping conversations focused, and wrapping up to ensure follow-through.

Course Objectives
•    Define key responsibilities of a facilitator.
•    Describe the different configurations of hybrid meetings and how they impact facilitation.
•    Identify the four stages of virtual and hybrid meeting facilitation.
•    Describe concrete steps to take to mitigate common facilitation challenges for each of the four stages.
•    Explain the importance of ground rules or social agreements in a meeting.
•    List various tools and techniques to enhance engagement and meeting efficacy.

Who should attend?

  • This course is designed for anyone leading virtual or hybrid meetings and teams. 

Registration:

  • Members $50
  • Non-Members $75

Space is Limited! Register Now!

About the Facilitator:

Lisa Cox
Trainer, Coach, Consultant
Corporate Education Group

Lisa Cox, trainer, coach, and consultant with Corporate Education Group (CEG), has over 23 years of experience in the professional development of business associates, managers, directors, and senior-level leadership. She assesses and analyzes organizations and develops, implements, and evaluates customized training programs based on the needs and goals of the organization, delivering training programs both virtually and face-to-face. Lisa’s certifications include: Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA), Certified Professional Values Analyst (CPVA), Situational Leadership Facilitator, Diversity Champion and Trainer.