Business meetings

Содержание: CONTENTS INTRODUCTION    3 1. General features of business meeting   4 1.1. Main meeting components        4 1.2. Different types of meetings   6 2. Main elements of conducting the effective meeting   9 2.1. The leader as crucial element of successful meeting   9 2.2. Recommendations for running of effective business meeting   10 CONCLUSIONS    12 BIBLIOGRAPHY    13

Вступление: INTRODUCTION Business meeting is important part of business activity. But many studies have shown that more time is wasted in meetings than in any other business activity. It is estimated that people spend 20-40% (upper management is much more) of their time in meetings and that meetings are only 44-50% efficient 5, c. 23. By improving the efficiency of business meetings, one may increase business bottom line. The relevance of work is connected with the fact of international integration of economy and business. In order to promote business it’s needed to maintain relations both with own employees and with clients. Business meetings are important items in achieving of business success. The aim of work is to describe the peculiarities of business meetings. The aim of work envisages the fulfillment of the following tasks: 1. To find out the theoretical material on the topic. 2. To analyze different forms of meetings. 3. To describe the leader as crucial element of successful meeting. 4. To provide recommendations for conducting the effective meeting. The practical importance of the theme is to provide recommendations for effective business meeting which help to develop business.

Выводы: CONCLUSIONS Well-organized business meeting can energize the participants, promote teamwork, and generate important results. Different types of business meetings were considered in the work. Some are informal discussions, whereas other are formal affairs. They can be scheduled monthly, or be organized suddenly to deal with a pressing issue. Meetings serve many different purposes and have diverse setups. There are the following main kinds: Decision-Making Meetings, Damage-Control Meetings, Update Meetings, Information Meetings, List Generation meetings, Brainstorm Meetings, Problem Solving meetings, Project Planning meetings, Strategic Planning meetings. Good meeting depends basically on leader who conducts the meeting. The leader is important to the success and effectiveness of the meeting, keeping the participants focused on its purpose and goals. Attendees' energy - and attention need to stay on target. Some recommendations for effective business meeting were given in our work. It was ascertained that if the tips for successful meeting are followed it allows participants to discuss important issues and reach decisions together, encourage participants to develop their abilities to think critically, draw upon the experiences, help the participants work better as team, and promote a sense of community.

Литература: BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Alan Barker. How to manage meetings. - London: "Kogan Page Publishers", 2002 – 147 p. 2. Barbara J. Streibel. The manager's guide to effective meetings. – “McGraw-Hill Professional”, 2002 – 187 p. 3. Shirley Fine Lee. R.A! R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach. - North Charleston: “BookSurge Publishing”, 2007 – 64 p. 4. Shri L. Henkel. Successful meetings: how to plan, prepare, and execute top-notch business. - Ocala, Fl.: “Atlantic Publishing Company”, 2007 – 285 p. 5. Steve Kaye. Effective Meetings. – “Jaico Publishing House”, 2005 – 192 p.