Facilitating a steering committee
This e-learning course "Facilitating a steering committee" will help you to better master this topic in a professional context.
The aim of this course is to help you identify the key issues of a steering committee.
The examples, scenarios and case studies are designed to be easily transposable into different professional contexts and types of organizations.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required to follow this course.
Target Audience
Managers, HR managers and employees concerned with the topic of "Facilitating a steering committee".
Content
The course is structured into several complementary modules, combining theoretical input, practical exercises and interactive activities to facilitate the appropriation of concepts.
Training path
Guiding collective decisions for optimal efficiencyTransform your steering committees into levers for strategic decision-making.Why take this module?You lead steering committees, but do you really have the keys to unlocking…Transform your steering committees into levers for strategic decision-making.
Why take this module?
You lead steering committees, but do you really have the keys to unlocking their full potential?
Too often reduced to a simple progress review, this body – when well orchestrated – can become a decisive accelerator for your projects.At the crossroads of governance, communication, and risk management, facilitating a steering committee is an essential skill.
In this module, you will:
- Understand the strategic impact of a well-prepared steering committee
- Learn to mobilize your decision-makers and obtain clear decisions
- Change the rules of the game: transform a meeting into a management tool
A module with high operational added value, designed to bring immediate benefits to your field practice.
This module can be taken independently or integrated into the complete "Project Management & Operations, for the overall development of your project skills.
Ideal for:
• Project managers seeking managerial legitimacy
• PMOs, project directors wishing to structure their governance
• Anyone involved in projects with complex steering committees
Essential frameworks for effective project managementFundamental module to structure and succeed in your steering committeesThis module is designed for anyone involved in project governance and wishing to professionalize their…Fundamental module to structure and succeed in your steering committees
This module is designed for anyone involved in project governance and wishing to professionalize their practice of facilitating steering committees.
It can be taken independently or integrated into the complete path "Project Management & Operations", aimed at strengthening key skills in strategic management.
Why take this module?
The steering committee is a central lever for success in any high-stakes project. However, its preparation and facilitation are often poorly mastered, leading to unengaging meetings, without concrete decisions or arbitrations.
This module provides a clear method and immediately actionable guidelines.
You will learn to:
• Understand the strategic role of the committee in project governance
• Identify the key stakeholders to mobilize for effective governance
• Structure the agenda and materials according to your management objectives
• Facilitate discussions to bring out decisions and commitments
• Ask the right questions to obtain targeted arbitrations and feedback
What does this module contain?
• A structured approach to the fundamentals of management
• Concrete examples from complex projects
• Directly applicable advice for your own committees
• Ideal preparation for the following practical modules in the path
Train now to transform your steering committees into true highlights of decision-making and strategic alignment.
Effective animation techniques for impactful presentationsMastering the art of leading a powerful steering committeeWhether you are a project manager, manager, or a member of an executive committee, this module…Mastering the art of leading a powerful steering committee
Whether you are a project manager, manager, or a member of an executive committee, this module provides you with concrete keys to transform your meetings into true decision-making levers.
Follow it independently or integrate it into the complete path "Project Management & Operations" to explore all dimensions of project governance.
In this operational training, you will learn to:
• Effectively structure your committees to capture the attention of the executive committee
• Obtain useful feedback, clear decisions, and quick arbitrations
• Adopt a strategic animation posture, even in complex situations
• Avoid classic pitfalls that undermine the effectiveness of committees
• Practice through realistic and interactive situations
What you gain:
• A smooth, rhythmic, and results-oriented animation
• Increased recognition from sponsors and management
• Time savings by avoiding unproductive meetings
• Expertise that directly influences project success
Target audience: Professionals involved in project management, project managers, PMOs, cross-functional managers, members of the steering committee or the executive committee.
A 100% action module to make every committee a decisive moment for your projects.
Adapting the animation to different project contextsAn operational module to maximize the impact of your steering committees, even in complex environments.How to maintain the effectiveness of your steering committees when…An operational module to maximize the impact of your steering committees, even in complex environments.
How to maintain the effectiveness of your steering committees when conditions change? What adjustments to make to engage the right stakeholders in the face of project uncertainties? This module trains you to make the right animation choices, according to three realistic project contexts often encountered by project managers and program leaders.
This module can be taken:
• independently, for a direct focus on agility in steering committees,
• or integrated into our complete pathway “Project Management & Operations”, for a structured skills enhancement across the entire function.
✅ Implement an adapted animation, regardless of the stakes or collective dynamics
✅ Master the art of bouncing back, reformulating, arbitrating, or re-engaging in a clear posture in front of the sponsor or the steering committee
✅ Validate your skills through a strategic quiz at the end of the module
Highlights of this module:
• Varied situations illustrating contrasting project contexts (resources, deadlines, conflicts, absent leadership, blocking decisions…)
• An explanatory debrief for each scenario
• Concrete keys for animation to stay on course without losing the sponsor's support
• A final quiz to identify your areas for improvement
Master quiz - Facilitating a steering committeeFun Final Review Module – Project Management & OperationsDive into an interactive quiz game inspired by popular TV quizzes to test and strengthen your…Fun Final Review Module – Project Management & Operations
Dive into an interactive quiz game inspired by popular TV quizzes to test and strengthen your knowledge of facilitating steering committees. Whether you take this module on its own or as the conclusion to a structured course, it allows you to challenge yourself while dynamically consolidating your learning.
An Engaging and Stimulating Format:
You must answer 15 questions selected around key themes in project management, steering committees, and relationships with senior management.
Each correct answer moves you closer to the top of the podium.How the game works:
- 15 questions of increasing difficulty
- 3 guaranteed milestones to secure your progress (question 5 – question 10 – question 15)
- 3 strategic lifelines to progress with confidence:
- 50/50: two incorrect answers are removed
- Consensus: consult a virtual majority of participants
- Expert opinion: receive a reasoned recommendation
- Realistic scenario allowing you to assess your responsiveness and accuracy in a steering committee meeting with a sponsor or an executive committee member.
This module is for you if:
- You lead or will lead a steering committee
- You need to present the progress of a project with strategic impact
- You want to validate Develop your knowledge in a fun way, on your own or at the end of the "Project Management & Operations" course.
- Looking for an immersive, fast, and effective training format to strengthen your skills and prepare you?
Challenge yourself, make decisions, and leverage virtual feedback: your ability to use a steering committee as a strategic lever has never been so motivating to work on.