10 Steps to Successful Meetings

STEP SIX:

Build a Game Plan for Success

• Prepare for the meeting
• Become familiar with the meeting flow and topics
• Finalize and organize your materials Be ready to answer questions Know the audience

Now that you have set the date for the meeting, sent the invita tion to all required participants, and crafted the detailed agenda, most of the logistics needed to initiate the meeting are completed. The next step to conducting a successful meeting is preparing for the meeting day and polishing the final outline, timing, and meeting notes.

There are three keys to an effective meeting: preparation, presentation techniques, and audiovisual aids. Although the last of these is not essential in all meetings, it is highly desired in most meetings. ...