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1. "Write an e-mail to convince the group to have a brainstorming session."
2. "Designate annotator ... and maybe an advocate to make sure everyone does the proper homework."
3. "Break down assignments into workable tasks."
4. "Create agenda that is doable."
5. "Make sure I'm prepared (100%)."
6. "If the meeting's going too long, have people stand until it's done."

What's interesting too is how strongly you're committing yourselves to making the meeting effective. The only caveat: make sure you're not the only one. Don't be the only one rolling the ball uphill; enlist your fellow participants on the road to good meetings.

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