How to plan better meetings

For better meetings and easier decision-making:

• Meet in a quiet place away from distractions.
  
  
• Plan a clear agenda in advance.
  
  
• Structure the meeting clearly, giving each agenda item an allotted time.
  
  
• Take turns facilitating at each meeting (facilitation training can be really useful).
  
  
• Make sure someone takes concise minutes, which specify action points for individuals.
  
  
• Minutes should be read out at the end of the meeting along with individuals' action points.
  
  
• The date and time of the next meeting should be confirmed at the end of the meeting.
  
  
• Minutes should be circulated well before the next meeting.

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