You know all the complaints about meetings, particularly online. All together now... too long, off topic, boring, no leadership... the list is endless. Here's the thing: it's largely avoidable, and we ...

Meetings can be dynamic gatherings where innovative ideas are born. They can also quickly incite tempers, as participants walk away feeling like they've wasted time and accomplished nothing. As a ...

Mastering the art of setting a meeting agenda is a critical skill that can dramatically improve the efficiency and outcome of your meetings, particularly in high-stakes environments where time is ...

First on your meeting agenda, list out the topics you’d like to cover, how long to spend on each, who will be leading them, their levels of importance and most importantly, their purposes and desired ...

For most Grand Forks residents, open comment periods during public meetings are among the best ways to participate in local government, like the City Council, County Commission and School Board. But ...

As CPAs, our greatest value comes from working directly with clients. Every minute counts. As discussed in my earlier articles in this series, you need to own the meeting process and know the two most ...

Sometimes it feels as though meetings are designed purposefully to waste time. Research suggests that some simple steps can make meetings far more productive. Internodal has synthesized the research ...

Every Monday Port City Daily will share upcoming government and community meetings around the tri-county region. If there’s ...

February 4, 2026 (10:00 - 11:30 a.m.) Meeting held via Zoom (Agenda and Zoom link to follow) Members of the public have full opportunity to observe the meeting and to offer public comments. The ...