You can tell how good a chairperson you are by responding to the following statements. Be as honest as you can. If your answer is ‘never’ mark option 1; if it is ‘always’ mark option 4 – and so on.
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I begin each meeting at its scheduled start time |
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I ensure that participants understand the minutes of the previous meeting |
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I follow the approved agenda for each meeting |
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I explain the purpose of each meeting clearly to all the participants |
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I allow all points of view to have a fair hearing |
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I am aware of each participant’s motives and hidden agendas |
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I ensure that all participants are fully involved in each meeting |
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I make sure that I am thoroughly prepared for each meeting |
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I refer to a meeting procedure guide before each formal meeting |
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I make sure that full and accurate minutes of each meeting are taken |
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I ensure that participants know what action to take before the next meeting |
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4 |
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I ensure that participants know the time and place of the next meeting |
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The higher your score the more effectively you run meetings.
Based on Hindle T (1998) Managing Meetings; Dorling Kindersley; ISBN 0 7513 0529 4