Chairing Meetings - Housekeeping for your Meeting

This video tutorial covers the essential aspects of housekeeping in meetings. It emphasizes the importance of arriving early to check the room setup, equipment, and refreshments. The video also discusses welcoming participants, running the agenda, and the pros and cons of 'Any Other Business' (AOB) in meetings. It concludes with guidelines for closing meetings on time, thanking participants, and ensuring the meeting room is left tidy.

Why is it important to arrive early to meetings?

• To impress the participants

• To avoid traffic

• To ensure the room and equipment are ready

• To have a longer meeting

What should you check if you are using flipcharts in a meeting?

• The brand of the flipchart

• The color of the paper

• The availability of markers

• The size of the flipchart

What is one view on the 'Any Other Business' (AOB) section of a meeting?

• It is always unnecessary

• It allows for additional topics to be discussed

• It should be the first item on the agenda

• It is a way to extend the meeting indefinitely

What is a key responsibility when closing a meeting?

• To ignore any forgotten items

• To extend the meeting time

• To start a new meeting

• To ensure the room is left tidy

Why is it important to thank participants at the end of a meeting?

• To ensure they leave quickly

• To make them feel obligated to return

• To acknowledge their commitment and participation

• To fill time at the end of the meeting