How to Conduct Productive Meetings

Index

A

agendas, 27–26

arguments, control of, 50, 52–53

arrangements of meeting room, 26–28

attitude-creating meetings, 1–2, 13–12

audiovisual aids

characteristics of, 41

Murphy's Law on, 31–35

in participant questions, 34

purpose of, 44

in training meetings, 66

usage tips for, 67

uses of, 41–43

B

benefit/cost comparisons. See cost/benefit comparisons

brainstorming, in problem-solving meetings, 76–78

brainstorming meetings, 4, 23

breaks, 28, 23, 25, 30–32

buzz groups, 64–65

C

case studies, 66–69

chairpersons. See coordinators; leaders

conclusion of meetings, 18–20, 56–57

in problem-solving meetings, 74

quiz, 58

in training meetings, 72

control ...