How to Call a Meeting to Order With Nonverbal Communication
- 1). Arrive early. You should never be late to your own meeting. Don't make the room wait as you fumble around for your flash drive or printouts. Set up your presentation and review your notes before the scheduled start time.
- 2). Sit at the end of the table. Don't get lost in a sea of personnel. Be the first person attendees notice as they enter the room.
- 3). Distribute an agenda. Remain seated during the distribution. Pass the pile of paper to the person seated next to you.
- 4). Lean forward. Avoid angling your body away from the table or reclining in your chair. Sit up straight.
- 5). Make eye contact. Glance around the table and briefly lock eyes with every member of the meeting. Hold your gaze to silence any chatty coworkers who didn't get the hint when the agenda was distributed.
- 6). Nod your head once. You are ready to begin. Continue to use nonverbal communication throughout your meeting.
