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Carrying Momentum Forward
It is important to close the meeting on a note of positive, forward momentum. This will
ensure that the discussion generated during the meeting will lead to action. Following are
two simple and easy ways to assure participants that, with their help, their ideas will carry
forward after the meeting.
• Contact Information Sheet. Circulate a contact information sheet allowing participants
to share their email and telephone number with others who attended the meeting. Before
circulating the sheet, be sure to ask consent to share their personal information.
Individuals who do not wish to provide information should not be included in the contact
list. After the meeting concludes, email the contact information sheet to all those who
provided consent without delay.
• Set a Date for Your Next Meeting. Before the meeting concludes, ask participants about
organizing a follow-up meeting. Select a date, time and location that are convenient for the
majority of participants. Remember, people will remain more motivated if the meeting
happens within a reasonable timeframe.
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