Effective Meetings for Managers: How Do You Ensure They're Truly Productive?

Effective Meetings for Managers

Please find attached a PowerPoint presentation on how to conduct effective meetings. I am sure all my manager friends will find it useful. I have designed it specifically for first-line and second-line managers who are often not trained on how to conduct meetings but are supposed to conduct many meetings.

I welcome your views, which I will surely incorporate.

Regards,
Amar Bir Singh

Dear Mr. Amar Bir Singh,

Another good practical presentation from your end. We can add a few more points:

- Some prefer to come on time and leave on time. The presence of all the members may not be required all the time.

Types of Meetings

Meetings can be routine meetings (say a periodical review - TIME BOUND) or emergency meetings (resolving the ISSUE is the priority).

- An issue may be discussed by two members. If a third person has a solution, they should volunteer and share their thoughts instead of waiting for their turn or remaining silent since they are not specifically asked. It is up to the Chairperson to spot this.

- During a meeting, some people may physically sit and carry out their own tasks quietly. This is not desirable.

Language Considerations in Meetings

In an Indian context, people often switch from one language to another midway in a meeting. If everyone present understands this second language, it is fine. However, if even one person does not understand, someone should interpret it suitably. The Chairperson can do this or ensure it is done.

- The presence of foreigners in a meeting requires additional care during addressing, manners, language, translation, etc.

Good posting.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan
Navi Mumbai

Raghunathan has given some good ideas. I found the content good, but it needs editing to correct some grammatical errors. I also suggest that you kindly view the material available in some of the links at http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&a...mp;amp;bih=501

Thank you.