The Muamalat Newsletter Vol. 2 2023

23 FEM eNewsletter | Dec 2023 References Allen, J. A., Beck, T., Scott, C. W., & Rogelberg, S. G. (2014). UnderstandingWorkplace Meetings: A Qualitative Taxonomy of Meeting Purposes. Management Research Review, 37(9), 791–814. https://doi. org/10.1108/MRR-03-2013-0067 Allen, J. A., Tong, J., & Landowski, N. (2020). Meeting Effectiveness and Task Performance: Meeting Size Matters. Journal of Management Development, 40(5), 339–351. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMD-12-2019-0510 Angouri, J., & Marra, M. (2010). Corporate Meetings as Genre: A Study of the Role of the Chair in Corporate Meeting Talk. Text and Talk, 30(6), 615– 636. https://doi.org/10.1515/text.2010.030 Bargiela, F., & Harris, S. J. (1997). Managing Language: The Discourse of Corporate Meetings. John Benjamins Publishing Company. https://doi. org/10.1075/PBNS.44 Haynes, M. E. (1990). How to Conduct Quality Meetings. Clinical Laboratory Management Review, 4(1), 29– 36. https://europepmc.org/article/med/10106339 Warren, M. (2014). “Preparation is Everything”: Meetings in Professional Contexts in Hong Kong. English for Specific Purposes, 36(1), 12–26. https://doi. org/10.1016/J.ESP.2014.03.001 Mr. Richard Seow DBA Candidate Mantissa College / Pole Paris Alternance (PPA) Business School richard-seow@hotmail.com conduct productive meetings, thereby enhancing the organization’s productivity. Adopting new, effective meeting habits takes time, replacing outdated practices with efficient ones. Following the corporate training, Mr. Richard Seow collaborates closely with the executive team, supporting the organization in cultivating a highly effective corporate meeting culture. steps is crucial for their meaningful impact. Following up entails promptly communicating meeting outcomes, action items, and deadlines to relevant stakeholders. This guarantees everyone is aware of their responsibilities and collective goals. Equally significant is the follow-through,where individuals are held accountable for their tasks, ensuring commitments are upheld, deadlines met, and projects progress. Post-meeting progress checks maintain the momentum, fostering a culture of responsibility and reliability. These processes not only showcase the organization’s commitment to translating ideas into action but also allow for necessary adjustments and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth plan execution. Ultimately, meticulous follow- up and follow-through are vital components that transform fruitful discussions into concrete achievements, making them indispensable in effective corporate meetings. The seven-step approach to highly effective corporate meetings equips management and employees to plan and