Do’s and Don’ts of Committee Meetings
- Be courteous to all members.
- Always deal with the issue or problem at hand.
- Develop a kind, trusting relationship with other members of the committee.
- Be fair to everyone, even those who disagree with you.
- Never lose your cool in a committee meeting.
- Don’t let anyone press your panic button.
- Avoid putting other persons down.
- Don’t get involved in personalities, keep the discussion on issues.
- When you feel compelled to disagree, do it in a diplomatic way.
- Learn to be completely honest and open.
- Remember that most people do not make decisions logically but emotionally.
- Never attempt to force your conclusions on other members.
- Plan and distribute an agenda in advance.
- Start and stop on time.
Do’s and Don’ts of Committee Meetings
- Be courteous to all members.
- Always deal with the issue or problem at hand.
- Develop a kind, trusting relationship with other members of the committee.
- Be fair to everyone, even those who disagree with you.
- Never lose your cool in a committee meeting.
- Don’t let anyone press your panic button.
- Avoid putting other persons down.
- Don’t get involved in personalities, keep the discussion on issues.
- When you feel compelled to disagree, do it in a diplomatic way.
- Learn to be completely honest and open.
- Remember that most people do not make decisions logically but emotionally.
- Never attempt to force your conclusions on other members.
- Plan and distribute an agenda in advance.
- Start and stop on time.