- How you open the meeting is very important,…as it has a great impact on the overall…effectiveness of the meeting.…Everybody has some responsibility…to open the meeting on a positive note.…However, the greatest responsibility rests…with the meeting leader.…So, I'll focus my tips in this video…with the leader in mind.…Consider these five steps toward opening…the meeting on a positive note.…Number one is to arrive early.…Because part of the agenda involves starting…the meeting on time, arrive well in advance of the meeting.…
I would say at least five minutes in advance.…Be ready to go the moment everyone arrives.…Second, eliminate distractions.…If you have a device that's on…and may distract you, turn it off.…If there's music playing, turn it off.…If your meeting area is not as tidy…as it could be, take a few moments…to clean up and arrange the chairs.…Make sure that any trash is thrown away.…Distractions, to any one of the five senses…can get in the way of an effective meeting.…
Removing these distractions increases…
Author
Dave Crenshaw
Released
7/26/2018- 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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