The document discusses effective business meetings. It states that the chairman must lead, control, clarify and summarize discussions to ensure the meeting achieves its goals. It provides tips for effective meetings, such as establishing objectives, proper physical arrangements, and focusing the agenda on related topics. Reasons for meetings include receiving reports, coordinating efforts, gaining acceptance for new ideas, reconciling conflicts, and motivating groups. Physical arrangements that impact an effective meeting include the room size, seating, lighting, and use of visual aids.

1. FERNANDA FUENTES
Developing Management
Skills

2. 
 To have an effective meeting there must be a
chairman.
 The chairman has the responsability of lead, control,
clarify and summarize the discussion of the meeting.
If he fails to perform his role, the meeting may turn
into meaningless discussions of irrelevant subjects
and even monologues.
What is the best strategy to ensure
that a business meeting can
effectively achieve its goals?

3. 
1. Meeting Objectives
2. Physical Arrangements
3. Summarize The Main Point (Focus the agenda on
items relating to the same general topic, if possible.)
Three effective tips to avoid
problems experienced in a business
meeting.

4. 
These are some reasons of meeting
 To receive a report;
 To coordinate efforts of a specific nature and obtain
group support;
 To win acceptance for a new idea, plan, or system;
 To reconcile a conflict;
 To negotiate an agreement;
 To motivate members of a group;
Stablish the objectives
of the meeting

5. 
Among the more important are:
 The convenience of the place.
 The size of the room. It should not be too large or too
small. A small room presents a friendlier atmosphere than a
large, sparsely filled one.
 The seating arrangement and the availability of extra seats
if needed.
 The lighting, heating, and ventilation.
 Any visual aids required and their proper use.
Physical
Arrangements

6. 
Begin with a discussion of topics of major concern to
participants; then, if necessary, discuss related topics
of lesser importance.
Focus the agenda on items relating to
the same general topic, if possible.
A meeting requires fewer
attendees and generates
better participation in the
discussion.

7. 
 http://www.briantracy.com/blog/leadership-
success/improve-meeting-management-and-
management-skills-for-effective-meetings/
 http://www.bizmove.com/skills/m8l.htm
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