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2 Commencing a meeting

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The second stage in our model for effective meetings is Commencing a Meeting. The discussion groups on Commencing a Meeting comprise a number of topics, starting with arrival and registration covering those all-important first impressions, followed by agendas and then introductions. [read more]

Arrival and Registration

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  • 9 November 2020 at 7:48 pm #253
    AiYa – MeetingArkAdmin
    Keymaster

      As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” – the arrival and registration process, if done well, creates a positive impression. If done badly, it can be catastrophic for the meeting.

      31 January 2021 at 12:00 am #757
      Ron Eagle
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        Try to have something welcoming at arrival: if a morning offer hot drinks and maybe bacon rolls (include vegan too ); if lunch then offer  maybe a buffet. This not only attracts attendees but allows some for some pre meeting mingling, ice breaking etc.  Regardless have at least one person responsible for welcoming the people arriving and, if required registering their presence/handing out name tags if needed. If this is a restricted session and/or includes external attendees this is also am essential security check on attendance entitlement.

         

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