12 Ways To Make Valuable Contributions to Meetings Entrepreneurs Attend :

Come prepared for the discussion

Arrive On Time

Choose a Smart Seat

Listen to others

Build on other's comments

Stick to the Agenda

Speak up, but not too much

Remain Upbeat

Prepare to solve problems, not to place blame

Challenge bad ideas

Help the discussion leader [ if you are not the one]

Perform post-meeting follow-up as promised