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Characteristics |
Meeting to provide information |
Decision Making Meeting |
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Number present |
Any number |
less than 12 |
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Who should be there |
Those who need to know |
Those responsible and who have something to contribute |
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Communication process |
From the leader to the participants with opportunities for questions |
An interactive discussion involving all those present |
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Meeting room set-up |
Classroom style – participants facing the front |
Conference style – participants facing each other |
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Most effective style of leadership |
Authoritative |
Participative |
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Emphasis should be on |
Content |
Interaction and problem solving |
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Key to success |
Planning and preparation of information to be presented |
A meeting climate that supports open, free expression |