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In 1990, we became responsible for a multi-unit child care company which had fallen on difficult times and had been sold. One of the critical challenges we faced was developing a management team that could implement changes that were necessary to save the company. One of the most significant factors in achieving these goals and objectives was the implementation of a method we developed for conducting meetings. This method helped turn our company around by improving communication and group dynamics.At some time, you probably have attended a meeting you felt was a waste of time - the kind of meeting that is dominated by outspoken individuals who rarely give others a chance to speak. At these types of meetings you may have found that decisions were made without the input of the whole group, in spite of the fact that some group members would have to implement those decisions irregardless of whether or not they supported them.
In 1991, we implemented a meeting procedure based on one developed by Dr. Ichak Adizes* in his work with companies experiencing a condition he calls mis-management. This method has provided us with a new way to communicate, to learn, and ...