Time-Saving Meetings and Smarter Collaboration

Less time in meetings, better outcomes from every collaboration.

Most organisations spend an extraordinary amount of time in meetings, yet only a fraction of that time creates meaningful progress. People sit through long discussions, unclear agendas, circular conversations, and decisions that never quite stick. Meanwhile, real work gets pushed into evenings, weekends, and already full calendars. Time-Saving Meetings and Smarter Collaboration is designed to break that cycle.

The programme shows participants how to dramatically improve the effectiveness of collaboration while reducing the number of hours spent in meetings. It teaches a structured, outcome-driven approach that turns shared time into a high-value resource instead of a drain on energy, clarity, and productivity.

Grounded in behavioural science, the course helps participants understand how attention, cognitive load, and group dynamics influence the quality of collaboration. Participants learn how to design meetings only when they are truly needed, shorten them significantly, and run them in a way that produces clear decisions, stronger follow-through, and significantly less wasted time.

The programme introduces a practical methodology for planning and leading short, focused sessions that move work forward—whether in project teams, cross-functional groups, or leadership environments.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

• Design only the meetings that are truly needed—and eliminate the ones that are not

• Use outcome-based structures to inform, decide, solve, or align in a fraction of the usual time

• Keep groups focused, engaged, and productive without long discussions

• Apply practical tools that improve preparation, delivery, and follow-up

• Unlock time for high-value work by cutting meeting length and volume

Why Our Courses Are Different

Our approach is experiential, grounded, and based on real-world practice. Participants learn through guided exercises, structured reflection, and live application—not through long lectures or dense theory. Every tool is immediately tested in realistic collaboration scenarios.

We integrate behavioural science, facilitation design, and performance psychology to help teams collaborate with clarity, discipline, and efficiency. The techniques are simple, practical, and intentionally designed to reduce cognitive load rather than add more complexity.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for:

• Professionals who spend a significant portion of their week in meetings

• Leaders responsible for guiding teams through decisions, alignment, and delivery

• Project teams and cross-functional groups who need faster, clearer collaboration

• Individuals seeking to reclaim time for deep work and reduce meeting fatigue

• Organisations aiming to improve productivity and reduce meeting overload

Who Are the Trainers

Time-Saving Meetings and Smarter Collaboration is delivered by Federica Ceresa and Chad Fahlberg, supported by a small network of experts in elite human performance training. Federica brings extensive experience in organisational culture, leadership effectiveness, workshop and meeting design, while Chad integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and performance psychology from his background in high-pressure environments. Together, they create a grounded, experiential learning environment where participants learn through practice, reflection, and meaningful dialogue—not long lectures.

Delivery Approach

The programme is delivered through:

• Practical collaboration and meeting-design tools

• Short, focused theory segments that support application

• Realistic meeting simulations and partner exercises

• Facilitated discussions and structured reflection

• Simple planning frameworks to streamline preparation and follow-up

• Behavioural techniques to maintain focus, reduce drift, and improve decision-making

Format and Duration

• One day (face to face)

• Or two virtual sessions (three hours each)

Geographical Availability

• United States

• Canada

• Europe

• Middle East

• Asia