Idea 83: Be prepared
Is this meeting really necessary?
Careful preparation is the secret of productive meetings. First and foremost, it is essential that the chair be clear about the objective or objectives of the proposed meeting. A useful way of double-checking is to ask yourself: ‘Where should we all be at the end of this meeting?’
There are four practical steps for meeting preparation:
1 Determine the purpose of the meeting
Consider possible aims, such as:
- To engage in joint consultation.
- To develop support for action.
- To resolve unsolved problems.
2 Explore the subject
- Collect/research facts and information.
- Identify the main topics ...
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