2. Don�t have a meeting unless it�s necessary.
3. Don�t play political games. Everyone at the meeting should commit themselves to the grand purpose.
4. Listen to what other people at the meeting have to say.
5. Make sure you understand the reason for a meeting and do your �homework� based on this understanding.
6. Actively engage in the meeting. Encourage participation from others.
7. Be sure that the purpose of each meeting and each item on the agenda is clear to members.
8. Be sensitive to the physical, informational, and social needs of others.
9. Suggest committee work when an issue is too big for the group or if the group hasn�t adequately considered a topic. Demand hard work and good reports from the committee.