Making Progress
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In successful meetings, people achieve what they set out to do, or make progress towards an agreed goal. Even when a participant did not get exactly what they expected, a meeting can be successful if:
- The agreed purpose is achieved or progress is made towards achieving it.
- Participants are beginning to work as a team.
- Participants show respect for each other's ideas and opinions.
If a participant is not happy with the outcome of a meeting, it is a good idea to call another meeting to try to resolve the issue. It might help to invite additional people with relevant expertise or authority. For example, if the first meeting was held with the teacher, the school principal could be invited to attend the second meeting, to assist in resolving the issue. If a person remains unhappy with the outcome and it can not be resolved at the school level, they may consider approaching another authority to make a formal complaint.