Make the most of meetings

Article Abstract:

Making business meetings more effective is an important goal of managers because most executives report they spend a great deal of time in meetings. To be effective, managers can examine communication techniques to see if they are encouraging real participation from workers. While some managers may ask for input from employees, their behavior may contradict this message. During business meetings, managers need to make sure they ask for employee involvement and that they seriously consider employee suggestions. Managers can promote employee involvement by using a circular or oval table to promote interaction, by redirecting questions to the group instead of acting in the 'expert' role, and by encouraging nonverbal individuals to contribute.

Analysis, Management, Meetings, Labor relations, Business communication

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How employees can choose their own bosses

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Certain guidelines should be followed when employees are allowed to pick their own bosses. The degree and authority of employee input should be carefully defined. The number of people involved should be restricted. The group should be balanced to avoid discrimination accusations. An advance decision should be made as to whether candidates are selected internally or externally. Participants should be trained in selection techniques. A fall-back plan to choose the supervisor should be in place in case the selection group becomes deadlocked. It should be made clear that the participatory process is an experimental one.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Executives, Participatory management, Supervisors, Managing your boss, Employee promotions

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