It's not easy to lead a meeting and successfully encourage participation and different points of view. Establishing an agenda that includes standard financial and other reports made at each meeting is the first step to a well-run meeting.

RENOSI suggests that you use basic parliamentary procedures (see RENOSI's ParliPro Basics for Conducting a Meeting) but steer clear of trying to enforce Roberts Rules of Order. The few people who understand Robert's Rules may use the complicated procedures to control a meeting rather than encourage participation by all. Leading effective meetings takes practice and strategies. For more tips and tricks check out our resource on the subject!