CMN 3138 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Needs Assessment, Active Listening
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What keys have you found important to managing meetings: send out agenda in good time, don"t make hasty decisions at last minute (i. e. not after 9pm) Every member should prepare for the meeting. A typical meeting generates between 100 and 600 speaking turns. Make a list of items to be covered. Know who is essential to have at the meeting. Agenda should list: meeting start and stop times, place of meeting, expected attendees, If you can"t identify a purpose for the meeting, don"t have one. Identify a stop time overall goal and specific goals, any preparation that members will need to do. Start with topics that are easy to address first. Discuss next meeting agenda at end of meeting. After agenda set out, leader considers: decision-making procedures, equipment, space, documentation needed. Consider the best use of the space to facilitate good meeting.