The first installment of the Administrative Management track is an online self-guided 5-part module on the topic of Effective Meetings.

Each part is intended to be completed sequentially in its entirety, but participants can elect to view any of the parts individually and standalone. However, all five (5) parts must be viewed in their entirety and knowledge checks completed to attain the Effective Meetings Module Certificate.

ignITE Series Overview

ITE is excited to offer ignITE, a nontechnical career skills training program aimed at delivering management topics tailored specifically to transportation professionals and the industry we serve. As a transportation professional, you, your co-workers, and staff excel at technical analysis. But it takes more than technical skills alone to be successful in a transportation organization.

This ignITE series provides a suite of on-demand training offerings aimed to inform and grow the management skills you need to advance your career. Encompassing project management, people management, administrative management, communication skills, and self-awareness, this series is the practical solution transportation professionals are looking for to build confidence in all facets of management in order to achieve personal and business goals. You must do it all, from delivering effective projects, managing budgets and people, and communicating as a top-notch professional. So spark your curiosity with ignITE!

 

Effective Meetings Module

The first installment of the Administrative Management track is an online self-guided 5-part module on the topic of Effective Meetings.

Each part is intended to be completed sequentially in its entirety, but participants can elect to view any of the parts individually and standalone. However, all five (5) parts must be viewed in their entirety and knowledge checks completed to attain the Effective Meetings Module Certificate.

In any professional setting, meetings are a fundamental part of collaboration, communication, and decision-making. Yet, without the right skills and preparation, meetings can become inefficient, unfocused, or even counterproductive. This course equips participants with the essential skills and strategies to participate in meetings with purpose, professionalism, and impact—before, during, and after they occur.

This module is structured into four key content sections, each building a comprehensive understanding of effective meeting engagement:

Part 1: Introduction and Overview to the Module

Part 2: Before the Meeting: Preparation and Planning
This section, the first step in effective meeting participation, focuses on key actions to take before the meeting begins. Foundational practices are introduced to establish structure and clarity from the outset. These include developing a focused agenda, identifying and inviting the right participants, and determining the necessary logistics to ensure a smooth and purposeful meeting.

Part 3: During the Meeting: Execution and Engagement
This section outlines the essential actions to take during the meeting to ensure it stays productive and purposeful. Key practices include starting on time, reinforcing the meeting’s objective, reviewing ground rules, and staying focused on the agenda. Guidance is also provided on how to effectively facilitate discussion and conclude the meeting with clear outcomes and next steps.

Part 4: After the Meeting: Follow-Up and Accountability
This section covers the critical follow-up actions that ensure meeting outcomes are implemented and momentum is maintained. It includes conducting a debrief, capturing and distributing meeting notes or minutes, monitoring and communicating progress on action items, and determining whether a follow-up meeting is necessary to support continued progress.

Part 5: Attending the Meeting: Professional Participation Across Meeting Types
This section provides practical guidance on how to be an effective and professional meeting participant across a variety of meeting types. Topics include how to assess whether your attendance is necessary, how to demonstrate professionalism, engage actively, communicate clearly, and manage your time effectively. Specific strategies are provided for internal organizational meetings, external stakeholder meetings, public forums, as well as both virtual and in-person settings, recognizing the unique expectations and dynamics of each.

Fees

ITE Member: Free
Non-Member: $79

Instructors

Scott Poska, PE, PTOE, RSP1, Associate | Alliant Engineering, Inc.

Robinson Nicol, PE, PTOE, Lead Traffic Engineer | HNTB

Access to Modules

Participants have 90 days from the date of purchase to view all course modules.
You may return to this page at any time during the 90-day access period to continue the course.

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Course Materials

The course includes:

• 5 instructional videos
• 5 PDF presentation files
• 4 Knowledge Checks

All materials are available within the course modules.

PDH Credit – 1.0 PDH

Participants earn 1.0 PDH credits upon completion of the full course series.

To earn PDH credit, participants must:

• Complete all instructional videos
• Complete all knowledge checks
• Submit the required module evaluation

A PDH Credit certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Important

• Registration is separate for each module within the ignITE series. To view other modules within the series, please view the Catalog on the main page.

Policy

This course is non-refundable.

Participants have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete the course. If the course is not completed within this period, it must be repurchased to regain access.

• Training Hours: 1.00