STEP THREE:

Lay the Groundwork for Success

The opening The parking lot Transitions Techniques for generating discussion to accomplish goals Guided discussion Debriefing sessions

To lay the groundwork, the next step in the process is to plan the content flow and to develop the meeting leader notes and materials.

Most successful meeting leaders create a detailed outline that lists all activities that will take place during the meeting. They select meeting activities that focus on achieving the stated objectives and prioritize them in terms of importance.

Every successful meeting outline often includes the following components:

  • An opening—which may include icebreakers, reviewing the agenda, clarifying the purpose and objectives, establishing ...

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