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A 4 page paper. Far too often, the meeting we attend are a waste of our time but they don't have to be. This essay identifies five of the many problems with meetings and provides solutions for each problem. Some of the issues discussed include participants rambling on, unclear purpose, unclear outcomes, and people who arrive late, leave early or don't show up. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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team meeting and the ways to overcome these challenges are presented in this essay. Common problems include: participants are confused about the reason for the meeting; people do not
know what the outcome of the meeting is supposed to be; participants who ramble on and on; lack of follow-through; and people who arrive late, leave early or dont even
show up (Wilson and Karlin, 2003; MacLeod and Mike Vinitsky, n.d.). Each of these challenges can be resolved. 1. Confusion regarding purpose: An agenda distributed prior to the meeting will
inform all participants of the purpose of the meeting. An agenda needs to list items and what type of item it is. For instance, some items may be for information
only; other items may require a decision; still others may need consideration for future planning. Each item on the agenda should be identified by type. Example: Monthly sales = information;
Staff Development = decision. An agenda is like a blueprint for the meeting, it provides direction by informing participants what will be discussed and what will happen for each item.
The agenda should also identify the person(s) who will be presenting each item. For instance, the sales manager may present last months sales figures while the human resource manager might
present a proposal for a new staff development program. Distributing the agenda a few days before the meeting also allows participants time to get prepared for their part (Wilson and
Karlin, 2003). 2. Unclear outcomes. When participants do not know the expected outcome of the meeting, they will flail about. Published outcomes, like the agenda, provide direction for all
participants. Knowing the expected outcomes of the meeting keeps participants focused on the tasks. Clear outcomes support the purpose of the meeting. Too often, a meeting is called but participants
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