6. To solve a problem
To make a decision
To develop a plan
To gather or
convey information
WHY HAVE A MEETING ?
7. Meetings are unproductive
• Unclear purpose
• No agenda
• leader tries to
accomplish too much
• Starts late
• Too many people
8. Define a Purpose
Develop a agenda
Distribute the agenda
Arrange room
Appropriate time
Location
How to Conduct a Meeting
before the meeting
9. 1 Greet members
1 Greet members
During the meeting
During the meeting
2 serve light refreshments
2 serve light refreshments
4 Review the agenda4 Review the agenda
3 Start on time. End on time.3 Start on time. End on time.
How to Conduct a Meeting
How to Conduct a Meeting
5 Stick to the agenda
5 Stick to the agenda
10. Etiquette Rules For Meetings
• Be on time.
• Make introductions
• Have a strong agenda
• Sit appropriately
• Speak up
• Do not have your phone out
• Don't save questions
• You can drink coffee, but
you need permission for
anything else
11. state the purpose
set time limitsset time limits
Discribe each itemDiscribe each item
organizes itemsorganizes items
Creating AgendaCreating Agenda
12. How to Write an Agenda for a Meeting
Allocate time
in the schedule
Leave extra time at
the end for Q&A
Start by giving your
agenda a title
Write a schedule
outlining
Check errors
before
distributing it
Write a brief
statement
Include "who?", "
where?",
and "when?"
13. Best Practices for Using an Agenda
• Schedule the most important topics
first
• Stick to your agenda
• Start writing your agenda
in advance
• Share the agenda with the attendees
before the meeting
14. Eight ways to make meetings better
Maintain the
focus
Include, rather
than excludeBe prepared
Get feedback
Have an agenda
Have fewer
meetings
Start on time and
end on time
Capture and
assign
action items