Ending a meeting may seem like an easy task – you simply thank everyone for coming and go back to your desk, right? But judging by your question, I can tell that you know this isn't the case. In fact, how you end your meeting can be almost as important as the content of the meeting itself.
A meeting isn't over just because you've made a decision or the presenter finishes his slide show. Several actions should be taken to ensure that the time and effort people have put in to the meeting have been worthwhile. So before signaling that attendees can leave, here are a few steps to take: