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For Fully-Productive Meetings

by Rick Baker
On Oct 20, 2010
From time to time it is good to check out expert advice for holding productive meetings.
 
Expert advice reminds us of the importance of controlling the meeting process and helps us set better meeting guidelines….this is about clarifying what you mean by Good Habits for Meetings.
 
To maximize meeting results, here’s what Brian Tracy recommends in his book, ‘Time Power”
 
7 Ways to Make Meetings More Efficient
  1. Is the meeting necessary, if not then don't have it. Consider alternatives to holding a meeting. Who should attend? - Only invite those people. And ask - is it necessary for me to attend?
  2. Have a written agenda for the meeting. Write out the purpose of the meeting. Send the agenda to participants at least 24 hours ahead.
  3. Start and stop on time. Don't wait for latecomers. Perhaps, lock the door from the inside so latecomers can not get in…this helps them develop self-discipline.
  4. Cover important items first. That way you ensure they get done.
  5. Summarize each conclusion.
  6. Assign specific responsibility for next action steps. Include deadlines for their completion.
  7. Send out meeting minutes shortly after the meeting.  This will confirm what action will be taken, who agreed to be responsible for taking that action, and when that action will be completed.
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Change: Creating Positive Change | Communication: Improving Communication | I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Measure & Monitor | Seeking Simple!

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Sales Tweet #68

by Rick Baker
On Oct 20, 2010
Sales Tweet #68 Your Top 10 Clients - what are their work hours? Place that in your calendar until you memorize it.
 
The Thinking Behind the Sales Tweet
Many of your Top Clients will tend to be creatures of habit. They will tend to have set work hours. Also, according to time-management gurus, they will have 'prime time'. That is, at certain times of the day your Top Clients will tend to be far more productive than they are at all other times of the day. Why not ask your Top Clients about their 'time habits' and their prime time. Why not make sure you are accessible during those prime times.

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Questions?: The Art of Asking Good Questions | Sales | Thought Tweets

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