Parker T, Patel B, Plunkett F.

In the fast-paced field of medical communications, effective meeting facilitation is critical. Whether leading discussions to align on communication strategy, to foster collaboration, or to gather feedback on content, facilitation skills are essential for driving productive engagements regardless of meeting types (eg, scientific platform workshops, Publication Steering Committee meetings, advisory boards).

The first article in this series discussed preparation and what a facilitator should focus on to ensure success ahead of a meeting. This second article provides tips and tricks on leveraging meeting format, driving active engagement, and building a repertoire of meeting facilitation techniques and skills.