HOW TO MANAGE EFFECTIVE MEETINGS

Meeting Considerations

What makes a good meeting

How to plan your meeting

The principal types of meetings

Attributes of a good meeting

Tips on taking meeting minutes

Leadership skills

Ideas for creative meetings

Location, location, location…

Place, time, facilities, layout, arrangement

Participants

Right people?

Enough leadtime?

Are they prepared? (prereading)

Agenda

Clear, published, in announcement

Objectives/roles defined

Provide background information in advance of meeting

Ask for participants to bring ideas and solutions to the meeting

Seek out ideas from “quiet participants”

Establish a friendly atmosphere

Start on time

Open with an “attention getter”

Welcome group/introductions

Circulate sign-in sheet

Bring everyone up-to-date

Clearly state the meeting purpose