Meetings--Make Them Work!

• NCJ Number: 171692
• Journal: Youth in Action Issue: 10 Dated: September 1999 Pages: 1-7
• Date Published: September 1999
• Length: 8 pages
• Publication Series: OJJDP Youth in Action Series
• Agencies: OJJDP
• Publication Type: Instructional Material

Annotation

This is a step-by-step guide to holding successful meetings and a list of resources for planning successful projects.

Abstract

Those who wish to lead successful meetings should be aware of the following setup tasks: (1) Set a time that works, let attendees know what to expect and set a realistic time limit; (2) Set an agenda so attendees can prepare beforehand and find out whether additional items should be addressed; (3) Distribute written materials in advance of the meeting; (4) Set up tasks and divide chores; (5) Set up discussions so that everyone gets a say; (6) Set up a structure that keeps discussion orderly; (7) Set up ways to stick to the subjects; and (8) Set up time to summarize. The document also reviews what it takes to keep a meeting moving in a positive direction; how to disagree without being disagreeable; how to learn by observation; some of the challenges to conducting meetings; and some of the ways to evaluate a meeting. A list of resources includes published material, Websites and organizations. Notes