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When chairing a meeting, it's essential to maintain efficiency and effectiveness. Here are five things you should not do when in the role of a meeting chair:



1. Lack of Preparation:

Don't come to the meeting unprepared. Ensure you have a clear agenda, understand the objectives, and are familiar with the topics to be discussed. Being unprepared can lead to a disorganised and unproductive meeting.



2. Dominating the Discussion:

Avoid dominating the conversation and allowing your own opinions to overshadow others'. As the chair, your role is to facilitate, not monopolise. Encourage all participants to share their thoughts and ideas.



3. Ignoring Time Management:

Don't let the meeting run over its allocated time. Stick to the agenda and manage time effectively to respect participants' schedules. Prolonged meetings can lead to fatigue and decreased engagement.


4. Neglecting Conflict Resolution:

Don't avoid addressing conflicts or disagreements among participants. It's your responsibility to ensure that discussions remain respectful and on track. Address conflicts promptly and guide the conversation toward a resolution.



5. Disregarding Action Items:

After the meeting, don't forget to follow up on action items and decisions made. Neglecting to assign responsibilities and establish deadlines can render the meeting ineffective. Send out meeting minutes promptly, outlining action items and responsibilities.



By avoiding these common mistakes when chairing a meeting, you can lead more productive and well-organized discussions that achieve their intended goals.

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How confident are you at chairing a meeting?

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ALERT: MINUTE TAKERS!

5 MISTAKES YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MAKE!

1: Adding Personal Opinions

Your minutes should be objective and impartial. Avoid injecting your personal opinions, interpretations, or biases into the document. Stick to recording what was said and decided during the meeting.

2: Unclear Language & Jargon

The minutes should be easily understood by all meeting participants and anyone who may read them later. Avoid using technical jargon or vague language. Use clear and concise language to convey information accurately.

3: Focusing on Verbatim Transcription

While it's important to capture the essence of discussions and decisions, you don't need to transcribe everything verbatim (unless you have been told otherwise). Summarise lengthy discussions, highlight key points, and provide a concise summary of what transpired. Verbatim transcription can be time-consuming and may not add value to the minutes.

4: Ignoring Confidentiality & Sensitive Information

Be mindful of sensitive or confidential information discussed during the meeting. Avoid including such information in the minutes, or if it must be documented, use appropriate safeguards to ensure confidentiality. Marking the document as "confidential" and restricting access to authorised personnel only.

5: Failing to Review & Proofread

Errors, typos, and inaccuracies can diminish the credibility of your minutes. Always review and proofread your minutes before distribution. Double-check names, dates, and key details to ensure accuracy. It may be helpful to have someone else review them as well to catch any overlooked mistakes.

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What do you worry about the most when taking minutes?

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