Dr. Gary Carlson

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Fiona, Just a word to the wise is items then go longer than expected may require another meeting finishing up and focusing on their item alone. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Dealing with Difficult Interactions

Karen, I would try to work with this person but if their behavior affects your performance I would explain the circumstance to them. I would explain the only choice they were giving you would be to talk to your supervisor. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Handling Workplace Stress

Todd, You seem to have the right attitude and practices to contend with the stress issues. The first in maintaining your sanity is the point you have made about your job. When you love your job it is easier to deal with the motivating stress. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Is the Meeting Progressing?

Bill, Providing for your participants and opportunity to discuss issues outside of the official meeting is used as ad hoc committee. It is best to put opposing parties on the same ad hoc group. It is important that the committee understands their expectations. When they return to the official meeting a spokes person will report to the full meeting group. Most of the time for ad hoc committees you would give them some time to meet and come back to the next scheduled full meeting to report. This gives them more time to come up with the solution that is… >>>

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Is the Meeting Progressing?

benny, Knowing the expectations of the company and allowing input gives each employee ownership in the expectation. Your observations are correct and a leader will create an environment that is conducive to ownership. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

William, Topics can have many forms of possible communication back to the group. The opportunity to respond can be successful if participants have alternatives to comment. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

William, Meetings have different purposes. If we are looking for complete participation a method of brain storming may be necessary. If total participation is not the expectation and it is more for information presentations the brain storming method may not be needed. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

William, I have used ad hoc committees. I have found this to be a great practice. When there is further knowledge and facts needed the committee can come back to the meeting with more information Usually the ad hoc committee is people who have an interest in the topic. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

William, Agendas are very important with the orderliness of the meeting. Attaining to the agenda and staying on track keeps the meeting focused. When the focus is lost then it becomes confusing. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

William, Meeting participants have two responsibilities. One is to listen carefully to the expectations from the agenda and others input. Second stating your position is important. When topics have been discussed it is essential to not become redundant on a topic and drag it out. Dr. Gary Carlson