Why should they come?
Stay on topic.  The agenda reigns supreme
Action items should be clear
Accountability, Accountability, Accountability
Making Meetings Matter
What would you like to cover?
ABCs of Meeting Leadership:
Agenda in Advance
Be prepared.  Knowe bylaws.
Capture the essential business quickly
Do your homework, so you know what you want accomplished
End the meeting on time
Follow Somebody's Rules of Order
Quiz 1:  Who is in charge of the meeting?
by
Matt Brandon,
Associate Vice President for Advancement
August 20, 2011
brandon.m@lynchburg.edu
brandonink.wordpress.com
Resources:
ROBERT’S RULES
of
ORDER
Simplified and Applied,
Second Edition
by Robert McConnell Production
How do you get things accomplished?
The Almighty Vote!
1.  Motion made and seconded
2.  Chair restates motion
3.   Discussion ensues
4.   Vote on final motion.
(Quorum required)
5.  Ensure accountability