Have you ever been in a meeting where people take forever to come to consensus? Here are some tips to make your meetings more productive. First, have an agenda for the meeting that includes an objective for the gathering. Doing this will help everyone be clear about the reason for the meeting and will help people stay focused.
Second, don’t let people wander off track - allocate time for discussion, time for new ideas and time to make a decision. If necessary, have a show of hands if people are having trouble coming to closure and let the majority rule. Do not go beyond the allotted time for the meeting. If everyone knows that they have to reach a decision by a certain time they are more likely to come to closure on an issue faster.
Second, don’t let people wander off track - allocate time for discussion, time for new ideas and time to make a decision. If necessary, have a show of hands if people are having trouble coming to closure and let the majority rule. Do not go beyond the allotted time for the meeting. If everyone knows that they have to reach a decision by a certain time they are more likely to come to closure on an issue faster.
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