Effective Meetings

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This paper explains that the results of meetings may not be positive if the leadership of the organization does not have a plan of action for the meetings and leadership styles that are not conducive to effective listening. The paper then points out that this is because the process of planning a meeting allows the leader to create an environment, which inspires results, and that the manner in which the workers are valued through effective listening will motivate the employees to achieve those results. The paper also relates that, in planning for effective organizational meetings, there are six key factors and six types of leadership related to listening skills to consider.

From the Paper:

"The affiliative leader/listener: This type of leader focuses on the emotional needs of the workers and listens to their issues, allowing them to express emotions. While this type of leader earns the trust of workers, there is a danger in this leadership style because emotions can become volatile and alter the business focus. During the course of meetings one of the key areas of concern is that emotions will negatively impact the goals of the meeting, as previously noted."

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