At first, try to figure out if you actually NEED to have a MEETING: Schedule a meeting YES Have I thought the problem/ project through? YES Do I need external input to make progress? YES Does this require a meeting? NO NO NO Schedule time for strategic thinking Write down next steps ...
Starting a book club can be exhilarating. It’s tempting to dive in head first and try to meet as quickly and often as possible. Keep your excitement, but take a breath and think about logistics. Many clubs meet every month, some every six weeks, others every season. Talk to your membe...
Presidents and chairpersons of organizations often use a gavel while running a meeting. But a leader doesn't just rap indiscriminately whenever she wants quiet or to signal the meeting's end or a vote's passing. According to parliamentary procedure, the
Let's take a look at the highlights of last week.↓↓↓ExcitingEventReview1Tuesday Noon AssemblyDate: May 6Hosted by Plato House▲Announcement of the Top Three Students in the House's Weekly Individual Points Standings...
What about bringing a friend? It is a good idea to conduct each club meeting in a similar way. When people know what to expect, they are more likely to attend.Who will join my English Club? You can invite anyone to join your English Club, including friends, family members, fellow ...
Start a team book club, have team members come and teach a skill they have or watch a TED Talk together every month (try our founder, Vanessa Van Edwards below!) Warning: Avoid the echo chamber. True learning isn’t about voicing or repeating the same ideas—it’s about challenging, ...
After all this has been decided,your book club is ready.Now,it's time to hold the first meeting.Enjoy your reading.How to start a book club (1) Getting members ●You can include those who share your love for reading.●(2) Size matters.Seven to ten people ar...
But the bid isn't entirely without its critics. NOlympics LA is a group concerned that the funding for the Games would be taken away from other more important issues facing the city. The group protested a recent Chamber of Commerce meeting where bid officials were ...
Around the same time as Stern's news conference, the NBA also commissioned an investigation, to be led by Larry Pedowitz, a partner with the elite New York law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. With a team of four young lawyers, Pedowitz took a little over a year to conduct the pr...
How do we plan to recognize and reward team efforts after the event? A prime example of a successful global event is PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, held in January in San Diego. This key event for meeting and event professionals featured innovative strategies and networking, attracting over 5,000...