Leading the Pack: Holding Successful Staff Meetings in a Small Business Setting
As a new small business owner, you will most likely be holding regularly scheduled staff meetings to update your employees with the latest information, procedures, and training. I have personally attended monthly staff meetings for the last two years, and can testify to the importance of keeping your employees in the loop.
If you are new to this as a small business owner, I have included some of the do’s and don’ts of holding a staff meeting to help you get started.
DO come prepared. Have an agenda ready, and distribute it to necessary parties prior to the meeting.
DO act human and get personal with employees. This will set the stage for them to open up to you and make them more comfortable.
DO be direct and to the point. Make sure your staff will understand the action you want them to take, or the reason you are providing them with information.
DO let others speak during the meeting. This will give each department or person a chance to be heard and understood.
DO assign someone to take meeting minutes. It is important to document what is discussed at each staff meeting.
DON’T be condescending or single employees out for negative behavior. If you have an issue with someone, address it with them in a private setting.
DON’T beat around the bush. If you have to deliver a negative message, be professional and direct.
DON’T get off topic for long. This will cause your employees to feel less interested in the important information you are conveying.
As you can see, there are more do’s that don’ts. Just try to relax and speak from the heart. People read sincerity and will take you more seriously.
As a new small business owner, you will most likely be holding regularly scheduled staff meetings to update your employees with the latest information, procedures, and training. I have personally attended monthly staff meetings for the last two years, and can testify to the importance of keeping your employees in the loop.
If you are new to this as a small business owner, I have included some of the do’s and don’ts of holding a staff meeting to help you get started.
DO come prepared. Have an agenda ready, and distribute it to necessary parties prior to the meeting.
DO act human and get personal with employees. This will set the stage for them to open up to you and make them more comfortable.
DO be direct and to the point. Make sure your staff will understand the action you want them to take, or the reason you are providing them with information.
DO let others speak during the meeting. This will give each department or person a chance to be heard and understood.
DO assign someone to take meeting minutes. It is important to document what is discussed at each staff meeting.
DON’T be condescending or single employees out for negative behavior. If you have an issue with someone, address it with them in a private setting.
DON’T beat around the bush. If you have to deliver a negative message, be professional and direct.
DON’T get off topic for long. This will cause your employees to feel less interested in the important information you are conveying.
As you can see, there are more do’s that don’ts. Just try to relax and speak from the heart. People read sincerity and will take you more seriously.
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