Meeting Etiquettes Effective meetings held in an office space should be properly planned, organised, and controlled. It is also important that group members contribute to the discussion. Adherence to the proper etiquette for a business meeting establishes respect among meeting participants, helps the meeting begin and end on time, and fosters an atmosphere of cooperation. A lack of etiquette and poor planning are two of the main reasons why many business meetings fail. Teach your employees business meeting etiquette to ensure that your business's meetings are effective. Almost every company in the country currently relies on meetings as an essential component of its business. High-level meetings are held to discuss and set a direction for the company; low-level meetings are used to delegate work and disseminate information; other meetings in between try to fill in the gaps. No matter where you work or who you work for, meetings are an important part of the job. Ther...