8 ground rules for meetings that make people want to be there

8 ground rules for meetings that make people want to be there8 ground rules for meetings that make people want to be thereWeve all been in meetings where we check our watches. Our time is valuable. A well-run meeting makes people feel they are a part of progress elend process.Lead progress by first establishing a safe and productive environment with meeting ground rules. Email the rules to participants before the meeting. Post them in the room. People will come prepared to contribute to something that matters not observe, yawn and hope they dont walk away with more on their to-do list.8 killer ground rules for meetings1. The purpose of the meeting will be evident in the invite and placed where participants can see it. All relevant information is invited, and no other issues will be discussed.2. Everyone has a chance to speak without interruption.3. After everyone has spoken all will get to share final thoughts.4. No idea is a bad idea. All ideas and opinions will be respected.5. Ide as and opinions are encouraged to survive the Relevant Test.Youve stated the reasoning behind the idea/opinion.Youve given a specific example.Youve shared any personal intention or benefit to you.6. All participants are invited to ask questions of an existing point of view.7. The focus will at first be on goals, not solutions.8. Once participants agree on the goals, the group will jointly design an action plan that demonstrates the level of commitment and resources necessary to succeed. Only then will solutions be created by repeating this process.A solution is a strategy of how you meet your goals. The group will create solutions after all agree on the goal. The best people at creating innovative strategies dont allow themselves to get lost in an opinion or solution until they have gathered all of the information on the problem.MaryLeeGannon, ACC, CAEis an executive coach and corporate CEO who helps busy leaders get off the treadmill to nowhere to be more effective, earn more, bemo re calm and enjoyconnected relationships with the people who matter while it leise matters.Watch her FREE Master Class training on Three Things to Transform Your Life and Career Right Now atwww.MaryLeeGannon.com.