If you have several things that you want to get done, list them in order of importance. Put these items in the form of an agenda. Stick to the agenda and the topic under discussion. If someone wants to stray off the subject, remind the member to stick to the topic. Don t allow everyone to speak at once.
Children often have to take turns playing with toys.
Adults need to learn to take turns speaking. The person conducting the meeting should state who is to speak. If not, restate the points, take a vote, and get on with the next subject on the agenda. Send the Generalisimo and the Queen of Hearts back where they belong by incorporating these four points into your meetings. Until next time .