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Have you found yourself anxious about chairing a meeting, especially when you anticipate some controversy? Leading meetings can sometimes be intimidating and challenging. I recently came across some information on meeting management. Here are some helpful tips to consider when leading a meeting:
- Preparation is key. Take time to plan the meeting and prepare an agenda.
- Have the right people in attendance. Unnecessary people will become disengaged.
- There should be three types of participants in a meeting: leader, expert, and task managers.
- Start and end the meeting at the time indicated.
- Tell attendees what to bring to the meeting.
- Be proactive with "problem" attendees.
- Distribute meeting "ground rules" if necessary.
- Learn from your surprises and mistakes.
- Get to the bullet points.
- Meetings do not solve "all" problems. Suggest small group breakout meetings or "table" a topic if appropriate.
Great meetings are ones where things are discussed, decided and assigned. Consider the above tips when chairing your next meeting. I wish you success in running a smooth, efficient and effective meeting! |
Membership News
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Please join me in welcoming the following new members to MCDVS:
Ebony E. Conner
Volunteer Services Rep
Oakwood Heritage Hospital
10000 Telegraph Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Anita Schawillie
Coordinator Residential and Volunteer Services
Windsor Regional Hospital
Malden Park Continuing Care Centre
1453 Prince Rd.
Windsor, ON N9C 3Z4
PH: 519-257-5446
Anita Tatla
Volunteer Services Rep
Oakwood Annapolis Hospital
33155 Annapolis
Wayne, MI 48184
PH: 734-467-4183
FAX: 734-467-4017 |
Membership Renewal
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Be on the lookout for your MCDVS renewal notification. I will be sending out notifications in the near future. If you have someone you would like me to specifically invite, please send me the contact information at dalyk@trinity-health.org. |