This is the 2nd part in my series, "Running Effective Meetings." Danny Rocks www.thecompanyrocks.com

1. Cast the Roles for an Effective Meeting

2. Why are we meeting?

3. Who needs to attend? Key decision makers People with information / knowledge People affected by Problem / Solution Decision

4. Cast your meeting Assign roles for each person attending

5. Leader Role Initiator Responsibilities Communicate purpose Create agenda Clarify roles & responsibilities Ensure purpose is achieved

6. Facilitator Role Process Manager Responsibilities Keep meeting on-track Keep people involved Remain neutral

7. Recorder Role Reporter Responsibilities Capture discussions Report decisions Detail roles & responsibilities Remain neutral Distribute notes

8. Timekeeper Role Signaler Responsibilities Assists facilitator to keep meeting on schedule

9. Parking Lot Manager Role Coordinator Responsibilities Assists facilitator to keep meeting on-topic

10. Subject Matter Experts Role Contributor Responsibilities Understand purpose of meeting Share relevant information

11. Stakeholders Role Delegates Responsibilities Gather feedback from stakeholders Express shareholder point-of-view Report to stakeholders

12. Devil’s Advocate Role Challenger Responsibilities Challenge assumptions Ask “what-if” questions Ask “why-not” questions

13. Participants in the Meeting

14. Thank you!