Join Dave Crenshaw for an in-depth discussion in this video Determining a meeting leader, part of Leading Productive Meetings.
- In my experience, meetings work best…when there is a designated leader.…Call them what you will,…a coach, a mentor, president, facilitator,…whatever you like.…The meeting leader's responsibility…is to keep the meeting focused and productive.…They remind participants of ground rules…and act as the timekeeper.…How you select the meeting leader is up to you.…One simple method is based on position,…meaning that whoever is in the highest position…in the room, whether that's the manager,…CEO, project leader, or executive,…they're the meeting leader.…
The advantage of this method…is that there's already an established structure…of reporting and accountability.…This person already has responsibility…for training the group.…The disadvantages of this method…are that it may not develop leadership…in other members of the group.…Also, designating the most senior member…as meeting leader sometimes leaves other people…feeling that the meeting is always controlled…or dominated by one person.…
An alternative option for choosing the meeting leader…
Author
Dave Crenshaw
Released
7/26/2018LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) is a PMI Registered Education Provider. This course qualifies for professional development units (PDUs). To view the activity and PDU details for this course, click here.
- Plan how to use technology successfully in your meetings.
- Determine how to select and support a meeting leader.
- Prepare what you need to make meaningful commitments in a meeting.
- Identify successful ways to initiate a meeting.
- Propose challenging ideas while promoting and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Delegate and coordinate work successfully.
- Follow up consistently to create a workplace culture of accountability.
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Improve meetings1m 3s
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Group meetings58s
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1. General Principles
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Using technology in meetings2m 23s
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2. Before the Meeting
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Scheduling the meeting3m 5s
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Determining a meeting leader3m 26s
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Creating an agenda3m 33s
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Preparing brief training4m 3s
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Coming prepared2m 41s
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3. Starting the Meeting
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Budgeting time2m 48s
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Opening on a positive note2m 43s
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Presenting brief training3m 41s
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Following up on commitments3m 25s
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4. During the Meeting
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Being heard3m 53s
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Giving and taking feedback3m 36s
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Taking minutes3m 30s
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Closing the meeting2m 14s
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5. After the Meeting
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Completing action items1m 55s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 26s
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