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Friday, April 13, 2012

Gratitude and Meetings

Congressman Mo Udall once described the status of a committee meeting by noting, "Everything has been said but not everyone has said it." 

It is a happy day when everyone on a committee does not feel compelled to echo previous remarks. What are some other times for which we should be grateful? 

  • When a person says, "In conclusion" and then promptly concludes.
  • When someone notes an item of interest that is not on the agenda...and then does not attempt to pursue it.
  • When everyone has done their homework and organized their thoughts.
  • When reasonable compromise is possible.
  • When people who have reservations about a course of action voice their concerns at the meeting and not afterwards.
  • When the person chairing the meeting keeps people on track.
  • When more than three options are considered.
  • When people treat rapid agreement as cautiously as they do rapid disagreement.
  • When you can tell that everyone's head is in the game.

1 comment:

  1. One good thing that Mo Udall have able to do during his meeting is that he was able to describe the status of a committee by making a note from it. This is so ideal thing and it makes easier for the committee to understand what has been discussing during the meeting.

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