How to chair a Round Table meeting, Top Tips

1. 7 Tips On Chairing A
Table Meeting

2. 1. Know What The Meeting is For
 Not just a diary filler
 Purpose
 Walk out knowing more than when you walked in

3. 2. Have An Agenda
 Circulate it before hand
 Ask for more items
 Use AOB (Any Other Business)
 Difference between Work and Table
1. Alcohol (get business done early)
2. More Passion
3. Try to have meeting in private
4. Decide on Formalities/Traditions/Dress code

4. 3. Remember This Is A Hobby
 Fun
 Master of Arms/Sheriff/Bloke who fines
 Award at end for best/worst contributions
 Light hearted- still business achieved

5. 4. Be Impartial
 Make sure all views are heard
 Chair should not vote unless a hung vote
 Casting vote (no pressure)

6. 5. Be In Charge
 One Meeting
 Avoid Rows
 Watch for reactions as all may not want to speak
 Intimidating for new members
 Do non tablers have a vote?

7. 6. Don’t Make It Longer Than It Needs To Be

8. 7. Summarise
 Action Points
 Next Meeting
 Thanks Attendees
 Minutes out asap

9. AOB?