TN13 A purpose statement for those who chair

First published on this website in September 2003 and last updated in April 2024

Synopsis

These notes introduce five key words for anyone who chairs meetings to keep in mind.

C - for Clarity
Examples given of how to prevent a meeting taking place in a fog.

H - for Harmony
People need to understand the business, respect the leadership, listen and trust each other.

A - Agreement
Ideas for how to lead a meeting towards an agreed decision.

I - Involvement
The role of bringing everyone in while managing the time properly.

R - Review
The idea of reviewing each meeting and a series of meetings to test the group's performance.

There are various examples given and each point is carefully explained.

These notes have been updated in April 2024 with minor amendments to the layout.