Training 001 | Page 32

Make the most out of meetings • Giving thought to time and place considerations for a team meeting can go a long way toward producing a more effective meeting outcome. Below are some elements to think about. • Is the location convenient for participants? • Quiet. Is the meeting going to be held in an open environment? Near the plant? • Is this an e-team meeting? Or a meeting with members in remote locations or different time zones? • What time of day is best? • Are there time zone considerations for e-teams or remote participants? • For what other interruptions and distractions can you anticipate and plan?