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Standards for Successful Meetings
Standards for Successful Meetings
Introduction
Introduction
Effective meetings require more than skilled facilitators.
Facilitation is important, as are sound agendas and functional physical surroundings. More important are skilled group members and the application of certain principles. Meeting success is influenced more by the collaborative norms of the group than by the knowledge and skills of a meeting facilitator (Garmston & Wellman, 2009).
The principles of successful meetings are embodied in five standards:
Use only one process at a time
Address only one topic at a time
Achieve interactive and balanced participation
Understand and agree to meeting roles and responsibilities
Respect cognitive conflict by eliciting disagreements and respecting other viewpoints.
(c) 2014 by Thinking Collaborative and Robert Garmston & Bruce Wellman
A development and adherence to norms are also essential considerations when facilitating successful meetings.
Use Only One Process At A time
Use Only One Process At A time
Address One Topic at a Time
Address One Topic at a Time
Balance Participation
Balance Participation
Meeting Roles
Meeting Roles
Engage Cognitive Conflict
Engage Cognitive Conflict
Norms
Norms
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