1) START ON TIME AND INTRODUCE AGENDA: discuss the goal and length of the meeting, provide background of topics for discussion, suggest possible solutions and constraints, propose a strict agenda, and clarify the ground rules for the meeting.
2) APPOINT A SECRETARY AND A RECORDER: ask one attendee to make a record of the proceedings and ask another person to record the discussion topics on a flipchart or whiteboard
3) ENCOURAGE BALANCED PARTICIPATION: strive to be sure that all participants' views are heard and that no one jepordizes the discussion. Avoid digression by steering the group back to the topics on the agenda.
4) CONFRONT CONFLICT FRANKLY: encourage people who disagree to explain their positions completely. Then restate each position and ask for group comments. The group may modify a recommendation or suggested alternatives before agreeing on a plan of action.
5) SUMMERIZE ALONG THE WAY: when the group seems to reach a consensus, summerize and see whether everyone agrees.
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