BEFORE THE MEETING 40%
CHAPTER 2: DESIGN THE MEETING
To design a meeting requires a balance of art and craft. The following steps are the same for any meeting; the details and timings will be different:
- Pin down the purpose and practicalities
- Decide who should be involved
- Think about the group
- Construct the agenda
- Consult, complete and let go
Guidelines: Find the purpose of your meeting
Guidelines: Construct the agenda
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