DK Essential Managers: Managing Meetings

Seating Participants

The placement of the participants in a meeting can have an enormous impact on the success of that meeting. Consider the seating arrangements in advance and, if necessary, draw up a seating plan to give a meeting the best chance of achieving its goals.

Consider several seating plans before choosing the most appropriate one.

Meeting one to one

In a one-to-one meeting, the placement of the two individuals can set the tone of the meeting and influence the course of discussion. If you are holding the meeting, influence the degree of formality by arranging the seating appropriately. There are three main examples of one-to-one ...