Articles on Formal Meeting Procedures

Here is the full list of articles on Formal Meeting Procedures that I have published on Suite101:

1. How to Conduct a Successful Meeting. A meeting becomes successful when its objectives are met at the conclusion. Learning how to conduct a successful meeting is of paramount importance for any organization.


2. An Introduction to Formal Meeting Motions. Formal meeting motions are very effective tools for productive meetings. An elementary knowledge of Robert's rules of order is essential for the chairman and members.


3. Types of Formal Meeting Motions . A basic knowledge about the various types of formal meeting motions provides the tools for efficient conduct of organizational and departmental meetings.


4. How to Chair Meetings Effectively. A chairman should learn how to chair meetings effectively and decisively. Chairmanship is a unique skill worth practicing and nurturing.


5. Stages of an Effective Meeting . The stages of an effective meeting include studying a problem, generating alternatives, evaluating alternatives and making and considering the outcome of decisions.


6. Features of a Successful Meeting. There are certain features that all those who are preparing for successful and effective meetings should be aware of.


7. Tips for the Chair and Members. These tips for the chair and members on how to prepare for a meeting can convert the most dreary and unproductive meetings into lively and productive ones.


8. Role of the Secretary in a Successful Meeting . After the chairman, secretary is the most important official at a meeting. The role of a secretary in a successful meeting is reviewed in this article.

Hope you find these articles useful. All the best!