Too often people in meetings simply do not speak their mind. It may be due to a leader that does not solicit information, or a dominant, intimidating personality, but most of the time, it is a lack of trust. It may be a sobering comment on our workplace, but giving people assurance that their identity will be protected usually works. Isolation, however, too often leaves meeting rooms out of the information flow. It is essential to have materials commonly used in meetings stored in the room as well.
People make the same mistakes.
You get better at anything only if you commit to it-and aim high. Finally, meetings should sometimes engender fun and stimulate creativity. Practice makes perfect. Monitor what works and what does not and hold people accountable. Bad meetings do more than ruin an otherwise pleasant day.