This catechism is based The 2000 Baptist Faith & Message which is included and is in the public domain. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard BibleÂ® Copyright Â©. 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.
Weâve all been in meetings where participants are unprepared, people veer off-track, and the topics discussed are a waste of the teamâs time. These problems â and others like it â stem from poor agenda design. An effective agenda sets clear expectations for what needs to occur before and during a meeting. It helps team members prepare, allocates time wisely, quickly gets everyone on the same topic, and identifies when the discussion is complete.
Staff meetings are crucial vehicles for maintaining good communication in the office, but it is important to find the right balance between good communication and productive uses of time. Golden Rule #6: Wrap up meetings with a clear statement of the next steps and who is to take them.