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A meeting is a gathering of two or more people where purposive discourse occurs. FORMAL groups often called taskoriented groups, often search for answers to problems. Use intuition (rapid insight into a problem) to solve problems.
A meeting is a gathering of two or more people where purposive discourse occurs. FORMAL groups often called taskoriented groups, often search for answers to problems. Use intuition (rapid insight into a problem) to solve problems.
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A meeting is a gathering of two or more people where purposive discourse occurs. FORMAL groups often called taskoriented groups, often search for answers to problems. Use intuition (rapid insight into a problem) to solve problems.
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STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL BUSSINESS AND GROUP MEETINGS
BUSHRA FARZANA MUSTANSIR
GROUPS
– They keep minutes and spend hours.
– A meeting is a gathering of two or more people where purposive discourse occurs. This purpose vary. TYPES OF GROUPS INFORMAL (UNPLANNED, FREE FLOWING DISCOURSE) FORMAL (CLEAR, PLANNED PURPOSE) INFORMAL GROUPS Casual or informal groups meeting are common. A chat over a cup of coffee, meet after work, or get together for purely social occasions. FORMAL GROUP Often called task- oriented groups, often search for answers to problems. Look for course of actions. Making recommendations. FORMATION OF GROUPS Forming: here the group tries to get started. It is the orientation phase for group members. Storming: members begin to stake out their positions; they begin to have conflicts and arguments. Norming: progress begins here members work to solve conflicts and recognize acceptable kinds of conducts. Performing: group achieves its goal. FORMATION OF GROUPS Orientation: discussion is free- flowing, focus on asking questions. Members try to inform and ask questions. Conflict: evidence in support of their position. Emergences: open exchanges continue; ways of solving problem. Solutions: positive attitude exists at this phase. To complete the taks and agree on a solution. PURPOSES AND KINDS OF MEETINGS 1. INFORMATION MEETINGS Reports on the company’s strategic plans for the next fiscal year. Announcement of the new mission statement. 2. Suggested solution meetings The manager and the review committee review all recommendations. The meeting is exploratory and informational. Final recommendation is made for higher approval or group consensus. P.g 194 3. PROBLEM-SOLVING MEETINGS: The major problem is presented early in the meeting. Participants suggest solution, discussion and evaluation. Participants arrive at a decision for further action. SOLVING PROBLEMS IN MEETINGS OR GROUPS AUTHORIZATION FOR A COMMITTEE: EXAMPLES ON PG 195. METHODS OF SOLVING PROBLEMS IN MEETINGS Use intuition (rapid insight into a problem). Rationalization (justification of solution overtime) Scientific, reflective thinking (logical progression) To arrive at an answer. STEPS IN PROBLEM SOLVING MEETINGS Background analysis, Solution discovery solution evaluation and Choice of action. BACKGROUND ANALYSIS You sense a problem You feel something is wrong Hear contradictor stories (welcome to frustration). Assemble a group The following are the three steps: The following are the three steps: 1. State the problem or question in an Affirmative tone. 2. Define and limit the problem. 3. Collect facts on the history of the problem. SOLUTION DISCOVERY
1. Establish criteria: Solution must be acceptable.
It should have little impact.
It should be adequate (favorable).
2. List possible solutions:
SOLUTION EVALUATION Formulating a list of tentative suggestion. See the reasons about the solutions. LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILIES IN MEETINGS KINDS OF LEADERSHIP LOOK AT FIG 9.1 AUTHORITARIAN Avoid the following characteristics: To show contempt for some members, Dominates the discussion, Praises those who agree with the position, They do not belong to group meetings LEADERLESS The leader delegates all direction and decision- making steps to others. The person believe in shared leadership, allowing high – ability people to run the meetings. Sometimes there is a need of guidance and feedback Democratic, Participative Living in democracy. Major goal is to help the group make the best decisions rather to force them into it. Business discussions take time, are frequently disorganized, are in need of good guidance before during and after a meeting. Planning steps before the meeting 1. Review the problem and determine the precise purpose. 2. Decide who should participate. Communication Probe Smaller groups have more speaking occurs, due to diversity of talent, interest and interrelationships. As the group increases vise versa. 3. Arrange for meeting date, time, place Emails are good reminders. Avoid Friday afternoon. Through Tuesday to Thursday are desirable. Room change. Both oral and email and follow ups should be used. Create an Agenda It is the road map of what will be covered in the meeting. Fact questions are discussed. Value questions. Policy or procedure questions Distribute the announcement for the meeting After the agenda is laid for the meeting now it could be decided on who, what, when, and where, ready to send the announcement. P.g 206 Check on physical arrangements Seating pattern. Determine what kind of materials are needed in the room. Availability of the usual electronic visual aids. Procedures during the meeting Begin with an opening statement. Stimulate discussion Understand the roles of the participants (p.g 208) Interpret data for solution evaluation State the major conclusions and plan of action Participant responsibilities in meetings Preparation for meetings. Effective participant roles in meetings Effective participant roles in meetings 1. Organizer 2. Clarifier 3. Questioner 4. Factual contributor 5. Energizer 6. Idea Creator 7. Critical Tester 8. Conciliator 9. Helper of others 9.5