FIVE WAYS
TO RUN
AN EFFECTIVE
STAFF
MEETING
By Trudi Charest, RO
Staff meetings when conducted properly can not only be effective but
paramount to your overall business strategy. We often see management
throwing together a last-minute agenda or, worse, running a meeting with
no set discussion topics. Your staff are busy and they know it. They want
their time used efficiently and productively and believe it or not they like
staff meetings that are organized and well laid out. Employees like to be
empowered with information so they can execute their jobs without
having to constantly ask management for direction or approval.
Staff meetings can also be an opportunity to motivate and congratulate the
team or individuals who have gone above and beyond. Don’t just use your
meeting time to list off items that need to be done or accomplished,
but take the time to celebrate successes and send your team back to the
frontline energized.
Trudi Charest is the co-founder of 4ECPs, a business resource company for
eye care professionals.4ECPs has three divisions, Jobs – Training – Marketing.
Check out their website for more information at www.4ecps.com or email
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