Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Your agenda always reflects what kind of meeting your stakeholders can expect. If there are individuals that don't need to stay for the entire meeting those agenda items often should be put in the front end of the meeting. This would allow as you have appropriatel done giving permission for these individuals to leave the meeting. Know your audience and what they need to know.

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Preparing for a Meeting

This type of employee is not unusual and if not handled appropriately it can be a deterrent for others to speak in the meeting. I usually have some formality with my meetings. The Chair calls on people when they have something to say. Importance to any meeting is to stay on task. If the contributor is off task then I will call their attention to being off subject and explain we will stay on topic for the sake of the meeting time management to accomplish set goals. If they would like to put it on a future agenda or even… >>>

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Preparing for a Meeting

I have chaired many meetings over the years. Meeting organization and time management are essential to a good meeting. I always set aside time for agenda items presented to me from the faculty or employees. I usually begin with this at the start of the meeting. I ask that all agenda items be presented to me five days before the meeting. This will give you time to prepare for the items. (No surprises) The second part of the meeting is my agenda items. These need to relate to the attendees (stakeholders) for transfer of ownership purposes. I then summarize the… >>>

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Handling Workplace Stress

Do the best you can and you will always know you did your best. No can ask for anymore. Performance is for winning sometimes and sometimes losing. What ever happens you will learn from the experience.

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Preparing for a Meeting

Agenda items need to be owned by the participants. Transfer of ownership on agenda items is for the members to want to take part in the activity of collaboration and input. Build the agenda's with levels of importance to the members. There should be no suprises for your employees.

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Handling Workplace Stress

It sounds like you have a great opportunity with great employees with a good humor and the cnance to exercise in an excellent facility across the street. The Balance in life for all of us is exercise, mental academic stimulation and spritual experience. This can keep us in tune.

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Handling Workplace Stress

Listening is the major part of communication. Some experts have reported 87% of excellent communication is listening. We all know what it is like to have someone do a lot of talking but never listens. We don't want to repeat this character.

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Handling Workplace Stress

You have hit two of the best communicating tips for all of us. Have a good sense of humor and listening skills. It has been said 87% of of communication is listening. Keep the humor coming and always respect your people by listneing.

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Handling Workplace Stress

Sometimes when we can give our minds a break through some distractions with exercise or social activity often reduces the stress. It is always good to step back and then return with a fresh look. Having a friend or spouse who is a good listner or advisor will keep you on the right path.

Dr. Gary Carlson

Discussion Comment

Handling Workplace Stress

Exercise can be of great help to all of us for cleansing the mind. We often make better decisions when our body is prepared for the task.