Summarize agreements reached and end the meeting on a unifying or positive note. For example, if attendees number fewer than ten, have members volunteer thoughts of things they feel are good or successful, reciting a group's creed, or a good of the order. Set a date, time and place for the next meeting. After the Meeting 1. Write up and distribute minutes within 3 or 4 days.
Quick action reinforces importance of meeting and reduces error of memory.
Give recognition and appreciation to excellent and timely progress. Put unfinished business on the agenda for the next meeting. Conduct a periodic evaluation of the meetings. Weak areas can be analyzed and improved for more productive meetings.