The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

COMMUNICATION PROCESS36Meeting Execution

What:	Facilitating efficient meetings and following up afterward.
When:	Throughout a project.
Results:	Accomplishment of stated meeting objectives and good use of participants’ time.

Start the Meeting

First and foremost: Begin on time. Waiting for late participants rewards inappropriate behavior and leads to progressively later and later starts.

For small meetings where people do not know one another, begin with introductions. For larger meetings, when introductions may not be practical, consider using an interactive “ice breaker” activity.

Start the meeting with a review of the meeting objectives and the agenda. Make any necessary adjustments and post the agenda where it is visible. Resolve ...