1. Know everybody’s name.
  2. Know what everybody does so you will not step on anybody’s toes.
  3. Be careful about personal comments.
  4. Do not create subconscious barriers to communication (i.e. crossing your arms).
  5. Sit erect and square your shoulders. Look alert and lean forward slightly.
  6. Discuss but do not argue.
  7. The head of the table is a seat considered to have some power or authority. The three other important positions are those to the right or left of the head of the table, and, unless it is too far away, the position directly opposite.
  8. Another good position is a corner position, because you can make eye contact with more people.
  9. If you are seated and an important person enters the room, stand up to shake hands. A woman should rise to her feet as readily as any man.
  10. If you are holding the meeting, reserve the most impressive, appropriately appointed conference room, when the meeting warrants it.
  11. If it is your meeting, lead it!
  12. If it is your meeting, have an agenda and let people know why they are attending the meeting.
  13. Start and end on time.
  14. If it is someone else’s meeting, take responsibility and participate.
  15. Demonstrate high energy and involvement.
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