Author Question: How should a team member assist a group meeting to stay on task and on time? Select all that apply. ... (Read 85 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

How should a team member assist a group meeting to stay on task and on time? Select all that apply.

1. Start promptly as soon as everyone arrives.
2. Set a convenient and quiet meeting time and place.
3. Ensure members know what is expected as completed prework.
4. Allow only the key members to participate in group discussions.
5. Distribute an agenda prior to the meeting to ensure all are prepared.
6. Evaluate each idea as it comes up and then decide to keep or discard.

Question 2

For an initial meeting of a task force, which is most important for the team leader to accomplish?

1. Determine when the task force has to complete the assignment.
2. Identify the expected outcomes in terms of measurable objectives.
3. Communicate frequently with those initiating the task forces job.
4. Select members based on interest in the particular task.

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. The team leader should arrange to meet in a convenient but quiet place to minimize
interruptions and distractions. Every member should know his or her responsibilities for
completion prior to the meeting by having an agenda in hand about 1 week prior to the
meeting. The meeting should start promptly when scheduled, even if some members have not
arrived. It should start and end on time. Everyone, not just key players, should be
encouraged to discuss issues during the meeting. Meetings are for idea generation and not for
idea evaluation. Evaluation comes when members have had time to reflect on each idea and
decide on the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 1. The task force leader must first and most importantly identify and understand the objectives
for the group to accomplish. Only then should the team leader determine when the assignment
must be completed. Members of the working group should not only be chosen based on their
interest, but also their skills, knowledge, and time availability. As the task force work begins, it
is then important to frequently report to those initiating the task force.