Self-Study Guide

BSBADM502 Manage meetings

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About this document

This document is to be used as a self-study guide at home in your own time to complement the
learning that you are doing in class time. It is a requirement of your course that you complete the
activities in this guide and you need to take your notes / completed activities to class.
If you are unsure about anything, talk to your trainer / assessor.

Self-Study Guide

Unit code and title BSBADM502 Manage meetings

Instructions You are to complete each of the self-study tasks below. Each activity is a
mandatory part of your study. After completing each of the tasks, tick the
box below to show that you have completed the activity.
Complete the work into a Word document and then save your work for
submission to your trainer and assessor or for discussion during class time.

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Topic 1: Types of meetings

Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

Video Watch the following video: 1 hour 

https://www.ted.com/talks/david_grady_how_to_save_the_
world_or_at_least_yourself_from_bad_meetings?
language=bn#t-17550 (6.31)
Write notes for class:
 What are your key takeaways from the video?
 What did you find inspiring?
 What did you agree with?
 Is there anything you disagree with? Explain.
 Has this video prompted you to think differently?

Further Read the following article: 2 hours 

reading
https://blog.firstagenda.com/the-4-most-important-types-of-
meeting
 Describe the four types of meetings from the article.
 Give examples of when each of these types of
meetings might be held.
 For each meeting type, what are four important points
for making the meeting effective.
 What do you consider makes an effective meeting
regardless of the meeting type?

Research Research examples of how ineffective meetings can be 1 hour 

problematic for an organisation. Research innovative
approaches to meetings. Take notes for discussion in class.

Reflection Reflect on the following: 2 hours 

 Information learned in class this week
 Areas you found enjoyable this week
 Areas you found challenging (must be at least one
challenge)
 For at least one challenge identify a resource (reading
or video) to help you to overcome the challenge
 Discuss your main learnings from the resource and how
it has benefited you / helped you to overcome that
challenge
 The assessments that you need to complete for this
unit. Start thinking about how you will prepare for this
and the time management skills needed. Complete
planning as necessary.

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Topic 2: Planning and leading meetings

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Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

Video Watch the following video: 1 hour 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3nxmipVQW8
(10.57mins)
Write notes for class:
 What are your key takeaways from the video?
 What did you find inspiring?
 What did you agree with?
 Is there anything you disagree with? Explain.
Has this video prompted you to think differently?

Further Click on the following link and then read all the links 2 hours 
reading referred to under meetings:
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/teams-groups-
meetings.html
Review the types of meetings referred to here. How do
these differ to the types of meetings referred to in the
previous self-study? What do you believe are the main
types of meetings?
Describe the key preparations that need to be completed for
a meeting and why?
List the key items that should be included in an agenda.
Describe the concept of a mindful meeting referred to in the
readings. What do you think about this?
Explain the role of chair in a meeting and why this role is
important.

Research Research taking effective meeting minutes. Identify 1 hour 

common problems with taking minutes and methodologies
that can be used to take minutes. What are your key
learnings from your research?

Reflection Reflect on the following: 2 hours 

 Information learned in class this week
 Areas you found enjoyable this week
 Areas you found challenging (must be at least one
challenge)
 For at least one challenge identify a resource (reading
or video) to help you to overcome the challenge
 Discuss your main learnings from the resource and how
it has benefited you / helped you to overcome that
challenge
 The assessments that you need to complete for this
unit. Start thinking about how you will prepare for this

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and the time management skills needed. Complete

planning as necessary.

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Topic 3: Virtual meetings

Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

Video Watch the following video: 1 hour 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSHWXo3ZyyA (12:03)
Write notes for class:
 What are your key takeaways from the video?
 What did you find inspiring?
 What did you agree with?
 Is there anything you disagree with? Explain.
Has this video prompted you to think differently?

Further Read the following article: 2 hours 

reading
https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/virtual-meetings
What are pros and cons of virtual meetings?
What criteria would you need to consider when selecting
technology for a meeting?
Discuss best practices for virtual meetings.

Research Conduct research into technologies that can be used for 1 hour 
virtual meetings in addition to any that you have already
discussed in class. Describe the technologies that you
research, including key features and benefits.

Reflection Reflect on the following: 2 hours 

 Information learned in class this week
 Areas you found enjoyable this week
 Areas you found challenging (must be at least one
challenge)
 For at least one challenge identify a resource (reading
or video) to help you to overcome the challenge
 Discuss your main learnings from the resource and how
it has benefited you / helped you to overcome that
challenge
 The assessments that you need to complete for this
unit. Start thinking about how you will prepare for this
and the time management skills needed. Complete
planning as necessary.

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Topic 4: Conducting meetings (this session is activity based, self-study will relate to
preparation for the meeting to be conducted)

Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

NA

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