Powerful Meeting Kick-Offs

Teamwork & CooperationEfficiency & Time ManagementAll employees≈ 20 min

Key skill: Meeting facilitation

Summary

Structure the first five minutes of a meeting to get participants on board from the start, using the SOPADERP method: eight steps that give your kick-off structure, energy, and warmth.

Target audience

Anyone who leads or takes part in meetings.

Learning objectives

Use SOPADERP to give your first 5 meeting minutes structure and energy
Run icebreakers to quickly engage participants and build team spirit
Clearly announce the meeting's topic and objectives
Introduce yourself as the facilitator and state your role

Module outline

ArticlesEngaged participants · Icebreakers: definition, benefits, and practical examples
Expert videoThe 8 steps for laying solid foundations with the SOPADERP tool (Subject, Objective, Participants, Facilitator, Duration, Energy, and Plan)
AnchoringQuiz and True/False questions to dig deeper into the topic and anchor what you've learned
Memo cardDownloadable coaching memo card: the key points from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment

Models & methods

SOPADERP method (Subject, Objective, Participants, Facilitator, Duration, Energy, Rules, Plan); icebreakers; distinction between the official and unofficial objective.