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Question 1. Give 3 examples of laws you may need to comply with during meetings.

Question 2. Why should you appoint a timekeeper for your meetings?

Question 3. Why is it important that meetings retain focus, direction and discipline?

Question 4. What does it mean to 'reach a resolution'?

Question 5. Number the following steps of problem solving from 1 (first step) to 5 last step.

Discussing and searching for possible solutions

Defining the problem and presenting the facts

Evaluating the possible solutions and deciding on the most appropriate one

Converting the solution into an action plan and procedures

Exploring and analysing the problem and the reasons behind the problem

Question 6. List 3 things that can cause a barrier to participation and discussion when meeting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Question 7. What is the role of the secretary?

Question 8. List 4 items the minutes should include.

Question 9. As chairperson, what should you check with the secretary after the meeting?

Question 10. When should the secretary prepare & distribute the minutes to attendees? Why?

Question 11. What should participants do during and after meetings?

Question 12. When does whispering usually occur?

Question 13. What are the characteristics of a 'Digresser'?

Question 14. You are going to chair a 1-hour meeting, which has 4 agenda items, plus an introduction and a summary. How much time on average must you allocate for each section of the meeting?

Question 16. Half way through your meeting you notice that the first agenda item has taken way too much time. You now have 30 mins to cover 6 items. How much time (on average) can you allow for the remaining items?