Moving the Meeting Along

The leader must control the pace movement of the meeting. The goal is to accomplished objectives in minimum time with satisfied participants. The best way to control the meeting is to prevent the meeting from get out of control. To do so you have to clearly defining the meeting goals and avoid stray from the topic on the agenda. In addition you have to ensure that the views of all participants are heard and no one monopolizes the discussion. In order to avoid digression to diverge group, try to generate a parking lot list. This is a list of important but divergent issue should be discussed at a later time. It's important to follow to the agenda and the time schedule. When the group seems to have reached a consensus, summarize and check to see whether everyone agrees.