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-*Meetings
+==Meetings==
+Tips for Meetings:
+) Tone and Body Language:
+Be aware of how your attitude influences others as well as the effectiveness of the meeting. Make
+thoughtful comments that maintain a positive and constructive vibe.
+) Stay on Topic/Make Concise Statements:
+Respect the goals of the meeting by making succinct comments that pertain directly to objectives
+addressed in the agenda. Evaluate your comments as to whether they assist or divert the direction of the
+meeting.
+) Step Back, Step Up:
+Notice how much you raise your hand and/or speak. Be aware of others who have not spoken and the
+environment in which they would feel comfortable to do so. If you aren’t speaking but have something to
+add, assert yourself with the understanding that your comment will be heard and respected. Don’t simply
+wait for your turn to talk, LISTEN.
+) No Offense/Defense:
+Meetings should not be about winners and losers or personal attacks. Offensive and defensive behavior
+and accusations detract from the objectives of the meeting. Be sensible about the intentions of others by
+giving them the benefit of the doubt.
+) Respect the Role of the Facilitator
+Help the facilitator make the meeting effective. This does not mean pointing out minor mistakes, but
+rather allowing the facilitator to do their job to better the outcome of the meeting. It is not a personal
+attack when the facilitator fails to put you on the stack in the correct order.
+) We're in this Together:
+Meetings of activists and organizations generally would not happen if the people in them weren’t
+committed to similar ideas and held similar values. Try to keep in mind that a grassroots organization is a
+joint effort which requires a healthy, positive, give and take atmosphere. Meetings should be productive in
+order to leave with specific plans and that great feeling of achievement and solidarity!
+(taken from Shawn Ewald's Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas.)
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