Good meetings begin long before start time, with a distributed agenda and planning.

Meetings should begin and end on time, and the organizer should steer the process to increase effectiveness.

The leader of a meeting needs to follow up to make sure decisions are executed and all issues are addressed.

Coauthored by Scott J. Allen and Ron Riggio

Running a team meeting is an opportunity for displaying good leadership. You want to communicate effectively, motivate team members, and use the time productively and efficiently. Here are a number of “best practices” and suggestions for running an effective team meeting.

Decide the main purpose of the meeting. Is it to make a decision, distribute information, or brainstorm? Make that main purpose known to participants.

Keep and distribute the core agenda. Remove completed items,........

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