Imagine this: A meeting where every participant feels like his presence was necessary, or her time was well-spent. If that seems outlandish, be sure to check out these ways to keep meetings productive. One way to stay on track: Assign a note-taker--and back that person up with recorded sound files so nothing crucial slips through the cracks.
Keep meetings effective.
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A branded interface for webinar and Web conferencing features can add a touch of professionalism to virtual events. Ashlee Tate, Infinite Conferencing's Web application specialist, handles requests from clients that range from simple requests, like adding a logo to a registration page, to more complex projects, like creating custom meeting interfaces and functions for a consistent corporate image.
Enhance participants' experience.
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Do your company's meetings feel more like a therapy session, in which participants air grievances and aimlessly wander from topic to topic? Try taking a page from Google. This BusinessWeek article outlines its methods to ensure that objectives get met and time is spent wisely. Google's vice-president of search products advocates micro-meetings and office hours.
Accomplish meeting objectives.
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When only a few meeting attendees dominate the conversation, it can leave others feeling superfluous. If there are no clear action items for progress at the end of the meeting, attendees may wonder why they bothered showing up. In situations like these, the meeting facilitator should take a strong leadership position to involve and motivate all participants.
Get facilitation tips (PDF).
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