Advice for Meeting Attendees
The burden of effective meeting management does not rest solely on the shoulders of the leader. Group members need to engage in the following proactive strategies (Whetton & Cameron, 1991):
Determine if you need to attend the meeting. Don't attend merely because you have been invited. If you have doubts about whether the meeting's agenda applies to you, discuss with the leader why he or she feels your presence is important.
Prepare. Acquaint yourself with the agenda, and prepare any reports or information that will facilitate others' understanding of the issues. Come prepared with questions that will help you understand the issues.
Be on time. Stragglers not only waste the time of other participants by delaying the ...
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