Our group did not exhibit traits of veering off the subject. We were well organized and worked well together. Collectively, we stayed on topic and focused on the task at hand. Each member of our group had the understanding that if we "got off subject," our wasted time would slow down our progress; perhaps even bring our project to a standstill. .
2) No Goals or Agenda .
We had clear goals and a set agenda. The council distributed hardcopies of the specific agenda to everyone in attendance. Listed on the agenda were the goals and topics for the day; a necessary effort to maintain a well-functioning and methodical meeting.
3) Too Lengthy.
The meeting we attended was very long, causing many of the attendees to leave well before the meeting had ended. The meeting began at 5:30pm, and our group was told that it would most likely run until 11pm. Those in our group became tired due to the length of the meeting.
4) Poor or Inadequate Preparation.
Meeting preparation was well executed. .
5) Inconclusive.
A group meeting may be considered inconclusive when there is no solution/resolution by the end of the meeting. Group members can increase productivity by establishing a gatekeeper to keep discussions on topic. .
6) Disorganized.
Those who planned the meeting did so professionally. The moderator kept things running smoothly, maintaining effective control. When a group member began to veer off topic, the moderator steered them back to the topic at hand.
7) Ineffective Leadership and Lack of Control.
When group discussions and/or debates became heated, the moderator exhibited leadership professionally. .
8) Irrelevance of Information Discussed.
Although the meeting followed the pre-established agenda, there were a few moments when a participant would speak out of turn or interrupt another member of the meeting. .
9) Time Mismanaged During the Meeting.
There were short breaks at several points of the meeting. They came in and introduced each member.
