Dr. Gary Carlson

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William, All meetings need a leader who understands the expectations. Also, knowing your stakeholders helps to prepare for the meeting. The diversity for a meeting is good but staying on track is the only way to accomplish positive outcomes. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Tyson, Presentation depends on the talent of the leader. Presentations should be done by the best qualified and capable communicator. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Is the Meeting Progressing?

Tyson, A good leader of a meeting knows when a topic has been discussed long enough The point of an agenda is to guide the participants to conclusions. Each agenda item has alternatives and expectations. We should work towards these goals. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Brad, It shouldn't be surprising for us to experience those that have another agenda. Leaders need to keep the path to success with the clear expectations and mission in mind. The importance of a good leader is that all stakeholders understand their responsibility to the mission and ownership. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Patricia, The leader is the one person who has the responsibility and accountability to solicit the team for ownership in the outcomes. The expected outcomes will not happen without their ownership. For this to happen we need to as leaders be good listeners but not allow distractions that deter us from the expectations of the mission of our goals. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

Patricia, The leader sets the rules. Rules are for the participants for courtesy to the participants. Each meeting should have communicated the expectations of the meeting. Following the guidelines are for meetings keeps you on track Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Stress and Motivation

Claudia, Some times the best solution to reaching a positive outcome is to step away from it for a while. Then come back with a new vengeance. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Is the Meeting Progressing?

Lisa, Knowing your audience is important. When setting a meeting agenda it is important everyone understands the expectations. Keep to the topic and allow for only discussion germane to the topic. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

William, If you can distribute the agenda prior to the meeting so everyone participating can appropriately prepare for there contribution. Dr. Gary Carlson

Dr. Gary Carlson

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Preparing for a Meeting

William, Agendas are important but even more important the agenda should reflect the expectations of of the meeting. We can use the agenda to stay on tract to be sure to accomplish the goals and objectives of the meeting. Dr. Gary Carlson