Here are four basic principles for effective meetings.
1) Time spent on preparation pays huge rewards in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.
To do: Always set a clear goal and prepare a complete agenda. Then send these to the participants at least a day before the meeting.
2) The greatest loss from a bad meeting is the lost opportunities related to NOT having a decision, agreement, or solution. These can exceed the cost of wasted effort and time by many magnitudes.
To do: Learn how to conduct effective meetings. Or bring in a professional facilitator when the meeting is especially important.
3) Every human activity is a blend of fast and slow, strong and weak, big and small.
To do: Manage the mix to optimize results.
4) People work best in a safe environment. They are more honest, more creative, and more candid. Hostile environments scare people into protecting themselves.
To do: Create a safe environment by treating everyone with courtesy and respect.
Much success,
Wish you the best,
Steve Kaye
Professional Speaker and Photographer
Inspiring Leaders Since 1992
See: Steve’s Web Site
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