Corporate Meetings
February 12, 2025
In the previous article, we have already seen what an indexation clause in reinsurance contracts is. We are now aware of the purpose behind having indexation clauses in reinsurance contracts. We also know the various variations of the indexation clause which are common in the marketplace. However, before taking a final decision on whether or […]
It has been well established that people with strong communication skills perform better at workplace, primarily for the reason that they can manage people effectively, whether clients, colleagues or bosses. However, like any other skill, communication skill can be honed and developed. Managers who spend time in developing this skill in their teams, reap benefits […]
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Communicating in a meeting is an essential part of effective communication. Some meetings are not conducted in an efficient manner due to which they fail in accomplishing the sole objective of the meeting. It may be because:
As a result, such meetings lead to agitation and sheer wastage of time. In order to ensure effectiveness of a meeting, it must be planned, systematic and rational.
The process of running an effective meeting includes the following steps:
Involve all attendees during the discussion. Encourage new ideas from the participants. Respect their ideas. Ask for a feedback. Make sure that there are no distractions during the meeting (such as ringing cell phones, or participants fiddling with pen, or gossiping, etc.).
Give a quick review of the issues discussed in the meeting. Make sure that all the issues are discussed within the time frame. If time does not permit discussion of all issues, ask the participants if they are comfortable in discussing those issues in next meeting. Fix and decide upon the time for the next meeting.
Ask questions such as whether the objectives of the meetings were well met, did it involve participation of all, which part of the meeting did the attendee found most constructive and which part of meeting was not significant.
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