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The 10 Meeting Standards Framework

A comprehensive set of organizational standards that defines how meetings should be conducted. This framework addresses the common organizational mistake of not training on or setting clear meeting expectations from the beginning.

Expected outcome: Facilitate for results - Don't just present AT people; be involved and facilitate WITH people

What this skill walks you through

1. Set and follow written standards - Create documented standards that are posted where meetings occur ('that's the standards, that's the way w
2. Define your objectives - Never have a meeting without clear objectives (connected to the 'P' in Purpose-Process-Payoff; the purpose IS the o
3. Involve the right people - Think strategically about who needs to be present
4. Create a timed agenda - Break down the meeting into time segments (first 5 minutes, next 10 minutes, next 3 minutes, etc.) that add up to th
5. Manage the details - Handle logistical elements effectively
6. Take clear and concise notes - A meeting without good notes and actions is a problem
7. Leverage conference calls and web meetings - Use technology to enable hybrid participation (doing two types of meetings at once)
8. Develop a clear action plan at the end - Ensure follow-up has specific, clear actions

Sourced from 6. RESULTS Faster! Meeting Effectiveness - Part Three by Tony Jeary.

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