Steps for Running a Meeting

By Jim Robinson in Anywhere  |  1 year ago  |  0 comments

Here're are the steps for running a successful meeting, according to Harvard ManageMentor

Before the Meeting

• Make sure the meeting is necessary.
• Identify and clarify the meeting's objective and process.
• Involve the right people.
• Provide an agenda in advance.
• Sound out key participants in advance.
• Prepare for the discussion and the decisions to be made.

During the Meeting

• State the meeting's purpose and objective.
• Let everyone have a say.
• Gain closure on each issue.
• End the meeting with an action and communication plan.

After the Meeting

• Follow up quickly with a memo containing minutes.
• Meet informally with those who weren't heard or who are dissatisfied with the outcome.
• Provide promised resources.
• Act on your decisions.