Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Participating Actively and Productively

When come to planning the productive meeting participants play an important role.  The meeting is an opportunity for participant to show their abilities and improve career.  Following is a list of techniques to be a good participant. 
  • Arrive early to show respect and look well organized.
  • Come prepared by bring agenda.  Study the topics in the agenda and be ready with questions, comments, and good idea
  • Bring a positive attitude by use positive body language and speak enthusiastically
  • Contribute respectfully by waiting for your turn to speak and raise your hand when you want to be recognized
  • Wait for other to finish by not interrupting other while they speak
  • Put the mobile phone and laptop away during the meeting.  Focus on the meeting and not answering phone and email
  • Help summarize
  • Express own opinions in the meeting
  • Completing the actions assigned to you


Reference
Guffey, M.E., Rhodes, K., & Rogin, P. (2011) Business communication: Process and product     
            (6th Canadian ed.). Toronto, ON: Nelson.


American Society for Training & Development, The. ( © 2009). 10 steps to successful meetings

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