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- Make decisions by consensus.
- Create an atmosphere of mutual respect that includes active listening and listening without judging.
- Start and end on time.
- Maintain a sense of humor and a positive attitude.
- Bring concerns to the whole group. Don’t take them to the parking lot after the meeting.
- Set up the room in an inclusive way.
- Take responsibility for a task only if you have the time to accomplish it.
- Everyone is empowered to be a process observer and take ownership for the health of the meeting and is responsible for the health of the whole meeting.
- Be sensitive to others’ need for more information. Make sure everyone understands.
- Meetings are meaningful and have a shared purpose.
- Be careful of injecting your self-interest and label it as such. Be able to layout your agency’s interest and be open to the interests of others.
- This is a living document and can be changed as needed.