How good are your meetings?

How good are your meetings?
(Adapted from survey developed by Cliff Shaffran)

What the ratings stand for:
1 = rarely
2 = occasionally
3 = sometimes
4 = often
5 = always

Place a check mark in the appropriate column for each of the 17 attributes listed in the table.

1    2    3    4    5
1.    There is a clearly defined, results-focused purpose
2.    Everyone contributes
3.    No one dominates discussion
4.    Communication is open and positive
5.    We generate many creative ideas
6.    We challenge the status quo to explore alternative ideas
7.    We fully maximize the knowledge and expertise of all participants
8.    Everyone  is energized and focused
9.    We keep in time
10.    Everyone continually develops meeting skills
11.    We always achieve our desired results
12.    There are concrete outcomes that move the organization forward
13.    We have good return on time invested
14.    Everyone enjoys the process
15.    Meetings participants help maintain respectful and productive group norms (ground rules)
16.    We rotate the meeting facilitation role
17.    We document the discussion using flipcharts

Tally the ratings and divide by 17 for an average effectiveness score:

Of decisions made, what percentage would you say are implemented?