An agenda that people stick to by knowledgable and courteous participants.
Alias Irrelevante
There is a clear understanding of what will be discussed and the amount of time necessary. There is someone responsible for monitoring the time and moving discussion along. There are goals for the meeting. Someone notes important action items.
Felicia,
36
Lowell, MA USA
Things are discussed and accomplished.
Em,
16
Harrisburg, PA USA
intelligent people
Tam
Much depends on the purpose of the meeting. Generally, having all participants focused on the problem being dealt with.
Jane,
62
West Linn, OR USA
An effective business meeting? I haven't been in a whole lot of business meetings, but I'd guess donuts and catchy ways of getting people's interest.
Karen,
22
Ames, IA USA
If we're talking
about an office-type meeting - preparation, time management (so no one
drolls on for an hour), participation, accuracy, organization...and at
least one person with a kick-ass sense f
humor.
Fisch,
47
Preston, CT USA
A firm but fair chair person and a well-constructed agenda.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
Planning, a good leader and people willing to listen and share.
Tracy,
24
Ocean City, NJ USA
i would say that an effective meeting would be one that I wouldn't have to attend. i hate them and avoid them at all costs.
Bradley,
21
Sydney AUSTRALIA
A reason for meeting, an agenda with time limits on discussion and a moderator who keeps the discussion focused.
Laura,
37
Lowell, MA USA
My favorites are the ones that are direct to the point, stay focused, and are fairly short.
Ryan,
29
Morton, IL USA
Not having one...
Frodo
age unknown, parts unknown
Having all members of the meeting come prepared, both physically AND mentally! You can have as many outlines and silly little notes to yourself as you want, but if you don't WANT to be at a meeting, you're not going to be productive and effective, and you might as well just go home.
Hikaru,
19
PA USA