The person running the meeting, or the facilitator, presents the agenda and adds to or deletes from it based on group feedback. Agendas that include desired results, or expectations, for the meeting are very effective. All participants listen actively. Brainstorming sessions are used to develop ideas. Participants make and follow through on commitments.
Participants provide honest and consistent messages.
Interest group representatives take committee-formulated alternatives to their constituencies for consideration and feedback. Participants keep their constituencies informed of progress. Public officials consider and try to incorporate all suggestions from committee into the SWAP plan. Timeliness and thoroughness are very important. Consider appointing a committee member to take responsibility for communications within the committee.