Holding meetings is a part of routine business these days. Whether it is two people that need to meet to accomplish a goal or whether it is a board that needs to get together at its annual meeting. Meetings are where work is supposed to get done, deals are to be made, projects are to be brought together, management is to be updated on progress, and strategies are to be planned. A meeting managed well saves time, reduces energy output and allows for effective next steps. An effective meeting can put your organization on to the path of continued growth and success.

• Defining the purpose of the meeting
• Creating goals for each meeting
• Creating agendas to suit the task(s)
• Working with interruptions
• Dealing with difficult participants
• Addressing conflicts in a meeting situation
• Clearly communicating the message
• Outlining the next steps
• Ensuring that meeting objectives are attained
• Effective written communication for follow up requests