[header] How to lead a successful meeting [title] Set a date for the meeting. [step] Never encroach upon the group members' personal times when setting a meeting date unless it is absolutely necessary or unavoidable. If members need to cancel their plans in order to make your meeting, they may end up harboring feelings of resentment. 
Pick a date that falls on a regular business day and make sure to give your group members a notice a few days ahead of time. [title] Set a time slot for the meeting.