Far too many meetings are held without a real purpose and without the preparation required to make them effective for the individuals concerned. Often it is too simple to call a meeting without considering what is required or what you hope to achieve. This short, practical guide will show you how to create effective meetings to save time, money and effort. The ebook covers: - Understanding what an effective meeting is - How to ensure you engage your delegates - Measuring engagement - Planning for effective meetings - Knowing why the meeting is happening - How to set meeting objectives - Creating a relevant agenda - Preparing your delegates and yourself - Getting buy-in from delegates - Ensuring aims and objectives are met - The role of the chair-person - Interactive and passive meetings - Successful closing - How to maintain good time keeping - How to close a meeting effectively - How to recap and follow up - How to ensure the momentum is not lost Providing practical advice in a simple and easy to use guide.