Ten steps to running a successful meeting.

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Ten steps that make effective meeting groups

1. There is plenty of discussion but it’s mainly on the point. If discussion strays, someone brings it back quickly – not necessarily the chair or leader.
2. The members understand their task clearly. They may have had to spend some time working this out but then they are committed to it.
3. The members actively listen to each other. They don’t just keep silent. They give each idea a fair hearing and don’t jump onto unrelated ideas.
4. The group does not evade disagreement. When there is a disagreement or problem, the group uses its energy to focus on the problem, not the person.
5. Members are encouraged to reveal their opposition and not ‘bottle it up’ until after the meeting – a common fault in a weak group.
6. There is no personal attack either openly or by veiled suggestion. Members are inclined to give positive respect and recognition. They focus on overcoming obstacles.
7. The leader does not dominate. ‘Leadership’ shifts from time to time. The group uses different leaders for their specific abilities.
8. There is little evidence of power struggles and no posturing or point scoring. Control is not an issue – it’s the job and the sense of teamwork which is important.
9. The members are conscious about their effectiveness as a team. They are very aware of their clients and are not self-serving as a group.
10. The group is capable of analysing a weakness in its performance and ‘fixing it fast’.

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