The first step in conducting an effective meeting is to create and distribute the agenda in advance, says Brad O'Neill of Dick Anderson Construction based in Helena, Montana. O’Neill was a field superintendent for 18 years before he became the company’s education specialist teaching in-house apprenticeship classes, assisting in recruitment, and helping to develop and deliver trainings.
Have a clear agenda
“Within meeting agendas, I make sure to define focused topics clearly and highlight any significant questions I may have for specific participants,” O'Neill says. “This approach sets an organized tone and gives others the chance to prepare for critical questions, ensuring
