Make the meeting effective and successful:
Start and finish on time, and be prepared.
Only one person speaks at a time, starts talking withyour name and use easy language.
Avoid disrupting noises, e.g. switch cell phone off
Enjoy mutual respect – seek to understand before you tryto be understood; be open and honest.
Take part in discussions, contribute your expertise – concentrateon the essential.
Focus on facts rather than opinions and assumptions.
Contribute to a decision making – accept action you have to takeas a result.
Confront behavior that disrupts the meeting – help supportthose who fear and resist changes.