Resources for Effective Meetings

TIPS Meeting Minutes Template [External link]

A meeting form to be used by school teams using the Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) method.

Video: Balance of Introversion and Extroversion [External link]

In this YouTube video, author Susan Cain shines a spotlight on introverts and reveals how over time our society has come to look to extroverts as leaders. Not suggesting that one is better than the other, Susan argues that the world needs an equal space between introverts and extroverts; that an innovative, creative world wouldn't be the same without the two coming together.

7 Steps to Running Better Meetings [External link]

A web page describing 7 Steps to Running Better Meetings

How to Lead Effective Team Meetings [External link]

A web page describing 8 Best practices for leading effective team meetings

How to Have More Productive Team Meetings [External link]

A web page that explores how to organize and plan more purposeful meetings.

Techniques for Leading a Group Discussion [External link]

Learn how to effectively conduct a critical conversation about a particular topic, or topics, that allows participation by all members of your organization.

Capturing What People Say: Tips for Recording a Meeting [External link]

Learn how to take a lot of individual comments, capture them, and build on them, which will help your group clarify its thinking, and make better decisions.

Planning Effective Meetings and Conferences (Checklist) [External link]

This Checklist offers helpful suggestions in many areas of event planning, including choosing a location, using respectful language for registration questions about accommodations, and tips on refreshments and meals.

Developing Facilitation Skills [External link]

Learn how to plan well, keep members involved, and create real leadership opportunities in your organization and skills in your members.

Conducting Effective Meetings (Community Toolbox) [External link]

Learn how to conduct effective meetings by following our four phases and how to handle difficult organization members.