by Susan A. Friedmann
abstract prepared by Hugh Fisher

Friedmann provides ten simple steps to make sure that your business meetings are effectual, well-structured, and professional. Her common sense approach to planning will help you avoid small annoyances and problems that can crop up whenever a business meeting is planned.

Practicing good time management, working well with subordinates and colleagues, and maintaining a positive attitude are all tactics that will help you plan and hold business meetings. Being a “perpetual learner,” constantly absorbing new ideas and strategies, is also vital to continued success. “We live in an information age and are surrounded by more stuff than we can possibly cope with. However, successful people [...]constantly look for new and improved ways of doing things, learning from the masters and staying open and willing to try different approaches,” Friedmann writes.

Above all, she suggests keeping a sense of humor, no matter what occurs: “If nothing else, remember that laughing is good for your health and will help reduce your stress and blood pressure levels.” Having a positive approach, and planning ahead, will help your meetings go smoothly.

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