Summary:

Well, that's it! We hope this product has been of help and helped you understand the importance of the agenda, how it is implemented and some of the important issues you need to consider if you are running or participating in an effective board meeting.

The key things you need to know include:

• Efficient meetings require a knowledge of relevant terms and definitions and an understanding of meeting protocols and the roles of the various officials;
• It is essential to have a meeting agenda which follows a specific formula addressing all the important issues;
• Meetings don't necessarily run smoothly and understanding how to prevent or manage conflict is vital.

Meetings also throw up a range of difficult issues that need to be dealt with and you need to know what these are and how to address them.

Please contact AWRA on (03) 9719 7553.