DK Essential Managers: Managing Meetings

Researching Attendees

As chairperson of a meeting, you should familiarize yourself with the people who will be attending. Although it may not be possible to research all attendees of a large meeting, identify whether there are different factions, and be ready to deal with them.

Try to get to know newcomers before a meeting takes place.

Research any key opinion leaders thoroughly before a meeting.

Recognizing interests

There is often much at stake in meetings, and discussions can become heated. Pressure groups may dominate public meetings, ...