Dr. Gary Carlson

Israel, Procrastination can become a habit. It only gets worse if you let it take over. Treat it like your enemy. Always work ahead and stay ahead of the work curve. Dr. Gary Carlson

Lawrence, it is what you call controlling your destiny. You have to keep everything in perspective and allow for your goals and objectives to be clear in your mind, You can avoid side tracking by keeping between the curbs. Dr. Gary Carlson

Amy, Stress often comes from uncertaninity. Keep your goals and objectives clear and precise. Dr. Gary Carlson

musharaf, Keep goals clear and don't let other agenda's be made by others. Put goals in writing and discuss regularly. Dr. Gary Carlson

Lawrence, When your participants have an idea of the expectations for the meeting the easier it is to get the work done. Having an agenda is important and following the rationale for the agenda item is important. Dr. Gary Carlson

musharaf, We need to be clear about our goals with no surprises. If your people are clear about their task there should be no surprises about their expectations. Dr. Gary Carlson

Gina, You handled this very well. It is good to have a listening ear. After your discussion you agreed to move forward. This enhances your team and trust with the team. Dr. Gary Carlson

Holly, Good,for you! We should always encourage and motivate with our support. I often take the interest and form an Ad Hoc committee.

Holly, No negative thought are allowed. I have had each person put a rubber band on their wrist and when someone gave negative remark the group could ask them to snap themselves. If it is perceived as a negative remark they need to snap their wrist. This gives the negative people a chance to see how negative they may be. It is an awaknening for many people because they don't think they are negative. This will keep others on a positive track. Dr. Gary Carlson

Holly, When a topic has great interest it may give way to establishing an adhoc committee that will report back again at a later time with specific insights to the topic. Appoint a chair and members to come back to the group at a certain time to give their findings. Dr. Gary Carlson