Here’s how to begin on time.
1) Make it part of the agenda.
Put the arrival time on the agenda. For example, for a meeting scheduled to start at 9:00 AM, you could put “8:50 AM – – – Arrive at the Meeting” at the top of the agenda.
An arrival time is useful because it allows everyone time to socialize, obtain coffee, or organize materials before the meeting. It also ensures everyone is present at the scheduled starting time.
2) Offer a treat.
Provide coffee, juice, or a vegetable platter before the meeting. This can be especially welcome for all-day meetings attended by people from other locations. It provides a time for socializing between visitors and it may also provide a meal for those who came from out of town.
But here’s the catch: offer the treat only during the arrival time. Then put it away once the meeting starts.
And another point: serve snacks that make people more productive (such as fruit) instead of stuff that fills them up and deadens their brains (such as donuts).
3) Set an example.
Arrive at your meetings before they are scheduled to start. You can use the...
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