In order to provide communication strategies for conducting effective business meetings it is important to determine what is considered an effective or productive meeting? Meetings are generally organized because there is a need for a collaboration of thoughts and ideas that a serial string of e-mails could not accomplish. But in order for the meeting to be productive there must be certain rules of engagement to include leadership, organization, and a succinct expression of ideas. …showed first 75 words of 1594 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1594 total…to each activity. 6. Close with a strong positive statement. Thank the group, and acknowledge their efforts. (1996-2004) After all is said, look around. Look at the faces and reactions to the ones who were in the meeting. They will tell you by just body language and verbal and nonverbal communication if the meeting was productive. Make sure to end the meeting on a positive note, and thank everyone for the time allowed for the meeting.