My five minute bell

1. MY FIVE MINUTE
BELL
María Fernanda Guzmán Méndez

2. TIPS TO AVOID PROBLEMS IN A
MEETING
Organizing meetings can be stressful and there are lots of factors
to consider, not all of them fully controllable. Almost every
meeting has at least one problem, the important thing is knowing
how to handle them. There is nothing worse than a meeting
which goes for too long, has no point, delivers no outcomes, or is
just plain awkward, this is why there's 3 top tips to avoid that.

3. Avoid getting off the subject
At the start of any meeting, check you have a shared understanding
of the purpose. Unless the meeting is very informal, have a short,
one-sentence purpose statement displayed at all times.

4. Avoid poor or inadequate preparation
What’s to be done? Ensure people know why they are meeting
beforehand. It all starts with the invitation: include a clear goal,
agenda items, why this meeting is important and what needs to be
prepared.

5. Supplier Issues
If your meetings are dependent on external suppliers then each one
adds a potential risk factor to the success of your event. Having
reliable suppliers is one thing but you should also ensure you have a
back-up plan should the worst occur.