How To Conduct Effective MeetingsWritten by Susan Cullen
Before you call your next meeting, FIRST step is to decide if it is really essential. To determine that, ask yourself following:· Is this meeting essential? · Can we do without it? · Can we accomplish task without a meeting? · Can it wait another week? · Can we get things done with few meetings? Then, if you have decided a meeting is best way to accomplish your objective, following tips can help you conduct more effective meetings: 1.Start and end meetings on time. Make sure everyone knows what time you are to start and to end. If you have an ending time, you will find your time is more productive in time allotted. 2.Have an open agenda on chalkboard or flip chart. Participants can add an item before meeting. However, they must be prepared to lead discussion if they put an item on agenda.
| | Leadership: Wisdom of the AgesWritten by Susan Cullen
If you gather 100 experienced leaders together to share with you their most important secrets for success, you probably wouldn’t hear a lot of academic theory or jargon. Instead, this is a good idea of what you’d hear:1) Put ethics first. If you make unethical decisions for short-term gain, you will lose in end. Let your principles guide you in many decisions you must make regarding business practices and people. You will regret it if you don’t. 2) Surround yourself with best people you can find. If you are able to attract brightest, most dedicated, most talented people, they will move your organization forward. Leverage their skills, ideas and creativity… your people are your greatest asset. 3) Show your staff you value them personally. Research shows personal relationship with a direct manager is key for retaining your best and your brightest. Don’t ever withhold your praise. Tell them why you value them and recognize their contributions.
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