Planning and Preparing (I)

Identifying the Participants

Choosing the Time and Place

Creating the Agenda

Planning and Preparing (II)

Gathering Materials

Sending Invitations

Making Logistical Arrangements

Setting up the Meeting Space

The Basic Essentials

The Extra Touches

Choosing a Physical Arrangement

Electronic Options

Overview of Choices Available

Things to Consider

Making a Final Decision

Meeting Roles and Responsibilities

The Chairperson

The Minute-taker

The Attendees

Variations for Large and Small Meetings

Chairing a Meeting (I)

Getting Off on the Right Foot

The Role of the Agenda

Using a Parking Lot

Chairing a Meeting (II)

Keeping the Meeting on Track

Dealing With Overtime

Holding Participants Accountable

Dealing With Disruptions

Running In and Out

Cell Phone Ringing

Off on a Tangent

Personality Conflict

Taking Minutes

What Are Minutes?

What Do I Record?

A Take-Home Template

Making the Most of Your Meeting

The 50 Minute Meeting

Using Games

Giving Prizes

Simple Magic