9. Have an ending procedure.
• End with a list of next action items.
• It helps if as many people as possible have assigned tasks for the next meeting.
• Summarize key points.
• Look for emerging threats.
• Express any ending concerns as wishes/problems to be solved. E.g., “I wish we could find a way to…..how could we…?
• Ask for feedback. “How could we make the next meeting better?” End the meeting on a positive note by asking members to express things that felt good or successful.
• Before adjourning, state the next meeting date, time and place. Thank everyone.