Katherine,
It is difficult to motivate a team that has members who are close to retirement or reassignment. Establishing meeting norms is a good strategy to keep your team in line while still encouraging their participation. Determine the order of the meeting and set time limits for everybody to state their position, as well as time limits for discussion on each item. This lets everybody know what to expect. Consistency makes team members more comfortable and reminds everybody that there is an immediate job that needs to get done.
Dr. Jamie Morley
