Ideas are attacked before they are completely expressed. There are arguments about inconsequential points. There are arguments about rules and procedures. There are no attempts made to set goals. Random suggestions are offered, many of which are beside the point.
Members form cliques, demand support for special issues and refuse compromise.
The most talkative monopolize the time. There are subtle attacks upon the messenger, rather than the message. There are frequent references to I , me , and my experience, etc. Let us quit crying apathy when our members don t participate, and instead let us begin to look for the real reason behind the lack of support. 1. Consider what your members want, instead of what you think your members want.