How to conduct your first office meeting is the kind of question fraught with anxiety, bitten nails, and the inevitability of Murphys Law. Yet in spit of all the things that can go wrong, by concentrating on getting a few key components right you will be able to make a good impression and score enough brownie points to cover over a multitude of faux pas and problems.
Here are six iron clad tips that will help you to learn how to conduct your first office meeting:
1. You need to have a room reserved that is congruent with the intent of your meeting. In other words, if you are planning on hosting a get to know you meeting for your new team, choose a setting that is somewhat casual. On the other hand, if you will be delivering bad news during your first office meeting, you want to choose a room that is dignified and conservative. Make sure you have enough seats for everyone who is expected to attend. Reserving rooms in many offices is as simple as putting your name on a list, but it does not hurt to double check the day before the meeting that the room is still reserved in your name!
2. Have all your hardware in place. There is nothing more stressful to the...