This document provides tips for running effective meetings. It recommends allotting time frames for each agenda item to keep meetings on schedule. If necessary, break the agenda into two shorter meetings to control time. Assign tasks if goals are not met to continue progress outside of the meeting. Appoint someone to steer discussions and keep the meeting on track and focused on the objectives.

2. BE AWARE OF TIME
• Do not allow time to get away from you, or you risk losing the attention of
your participants.
• Allotting a time frame for each section of the agenda can help keep things
moving smoothly.
• Break up agenda into two meetings if necessary to keep time under control.
• Use short focused meetings to keep everyone on point and on their toes.

3. MAKE SURE SOMETHING HAPPENS
• Be sure that you accomplish something so the meeting is not a waste.
• If you cannot reach your goals, assign tasks to help keep the wheels
turning outside the meeting.
• Keep your objectives listed on the agenda in front of you to never lose
sight of them.
• Summarize the meeting and all points of interest as you wrap to keep it
all in everyone’s focus.

4. APPOINT A RUNNER
• Without someone to steer, the meeting will most certainly veer off
course.
• Pick a person who can engage the others and keep them reigned in.
• They should have strong organizational skills that can stay focused
amid the chaos.