How to conduct quality meetings.

Meetings are commonplace in modern America with the average executive spending 17 hours a week in session. In addition to the working-hours meetings, nearly everyone participates in meetings of professional societies, civic associations, service clubs, and church groups. With meetings occurring so frequently one could expect them to be a source of satisfaction and accomplishment. However, this often is not the case. This article will help to improve the quality of your meetings, whether you are a leader or a participant. It is based on the premise that an effective meeting achieves its objective within a reasonable amount of time. The article is divided into four sections: planning meetings, conducting meetings, improving meetings, and a conclusion.