Setting the Stage
Draft 8/19


Set the stage  (“If a meeting is worth having, it’s worth setting up for.”)
  • Think about the seating arrangements. Any setup that encourages dialogue (circle, oval, horseshoe) is better than a "theatre-style" arrangement with rows.
  • Put key points on chart paper, and hang them up to set the tone for the next meeting
  • Have a designated person keep public minutes on board or chart paper
  • Write proposals on the board (or chart paper) as they are made.  Don’t depend on people to keep proposals in their head.

 
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