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Two Way Governance: Presentation 2
You can then say what you think the
meeting is about. For example:
You can invite the visitors to say what
they think the meeting is about and
whether they would like to add anything.
You can spell out the way the meeting
will run, with a nominated Chairperson.
This could be the Chairperson of your
organisation or someone with special
knowledge of what you’re talking about,
like the Chairperson of the School
Council.
Talk about the ground rules for the
meeting.
‘This meeting of The Local Advisory Group has been called to review
the Local Implementation Plan for education.’
‘The meeting needs the attention and respect of all taking
part if it is to work. Please understand many of the people you
are dealing with have cultural authority and respect the need
to listen carefully to what they say.’