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Establishing ground rules keeps meetings on track and adds to their effectiveness. Some good rules for meetings are to: begin and end on time; stick to an agenda; make decisions by consensus; encourage participating by attendees; and allow for healthy conflict, but maintain an orderly and professional atmosphere.