Ten steps to running a successful meeting.
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Ten steps that make effective meeting groups
- 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.
- The members understand their task clearly. They may have had to spend some time working this out but then they are committed to it.
- 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.
- 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.
- Members are encouraged to reveal their opposition and not ‘bottle it up’ until after the meeting – a common fault in a weak group.
- 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.
- The leader does not dominate. ‘Leadership’ shifts from time to time. The group uses different leaders for their specific abilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- The group is capable of analysing a weakness in its performance and ‘fixing it fast’.
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