Agendas
An Agenda Is a Map of the Decisions Ahead
A clear meeting agenda shows what each item is for and what outcome is expected, so participants can prepare and tell…
The article list
Articles
Read explainers, comparisons and concise reflections on the choices behind group discussion and decision-making.
Discussion
Round-Robin or Open Floor: Two Ways to Share Speaking Time
Compare round-robin and open-floor discussion to choose a speaking format that shares contributions fairly while…
Records
Before Meeting Minutes, Groups Kept Decisions in Many Forms
Before meeting minutes became familiar, groups used letters, ledgers and notes to carry decisions forward. See how to…
Decisions
Consensus Means Accepting a Decision, Not Sharing One Opinion
Learn what consensus means in a group decision, how it differs from unanimity and voting, and how to tell whether…
Participation
Your First Meeting: A Short Plan for Joining the Discussion
A first meeting plan helps you arrive with the purpose clear, one useful question ready and a thoughtful sense of when…