GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

Interactive MeetingsIntroduction Running a meeting by yourself can be a demanding, exhausting, andunproductive experience. A better way is to use the interactive method.Definition:InteractivemethodAdvantagesThe interactive method is a system of roles and relationships involving the wholegroup in the meeting's dynamics.The interactive method relieves the leader of burdensome tasks and encouragesgroup participation:x The leader delegates procedural tasks and gains time to focus on issues anddecision making.x Other members play specific roles, which spreads the workload and buildsteamwork.RolesIn an interactive meeting, members play the four roles illustrated below:L e a d e rG r o u pM e m b e rR e c o r d e rF acilitatorFigure 4-3. Roles in an interactive meetingImportanceof rolesThese roles are equally important, and each contributes to group effectiveness.The leader remains as final authority but is also a part of the group. No oneperson is boss or held accountable for the group's success. Instead, all membersinteract and hold each other accountable.NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook 4-11