Head off surprise assignments.
Head off surprise assignments.
Category: Meetings
In step with technology
If you’re spending too much time managing who can use which meeting room when and what equipment they will need, turn to software for a solution.
Remove the stress from ‘casual’ dress
Casual. Corporate casual. Business casual. Smart casual. Resort casual. Don’t leave meeting attendees baffled about your event’s dress code. Explain what you mean by "business casual" or "corporate casual," etc. with examples of appropriate attire.
Estimate appointment delays.
What to do when your boss is late.
Fine-tune your agenda
For your meeting to model efficiency, ensure that the agenda includes these five elements.
Agenda item 1: Set meeting rules
Someone always comes late. Someone goes off on a personal tangent. Someone adds her “two cents” and butts in no matter what. If the participants often derail your meetings, start each one by agreeing on the ground rules, advises Charlie Hawkins, author of First Aid for Meetings.
Rushing to a big meeting?
Give yourself an extra few seconds before you burst in.