How to be Effective in a Meeting

I read this in chapter 4 In the Essential guide to group communication handbook. This teaches you how to be an effective candidate in either side of the boardroom. Whether your the Superior or the subordinate, both members can get their messages across. As a superior of the organization or company, one must be do the following...

Schedule a meeting time frame that gives adequate time for all issues to be discussed.
Minimize distractions such as cellphones or visitors, As a superior, one must concentrate on the needs of its subordinates.
Try to diminish the amount of demands and more the number of questions asked to receive the information needed.
Also active listening is a must. This shows your subordinates that you truly care about their questions and concerns.

This article also talks about if your on the other side of the table in the boardroom. This is what a subordinate to do to ensure a clean meeting and all ones concerns are heard.

Ask superiors for advice and pointers to increase productivity in a company. This shows your superiors that you care and gives them a good mental impression.
Active listening is always a good thing when talking to anybody, especially your boss.
I found this very useful and has taught me how to address my superiors in the conference room. It really intrigued me how both sides of the boardroom have a role to play. I have always thought that the responsibility of running a clean meeting has always been the superiors. This article really taught me alot.