Encourage everyone to participate fully.
Listen actively and attentively.
Build on one another’s comments, to work toward shared understanding.
Respect confidentiality.
Seek debate.
Minimize distractions.
Speak your mind.
Differences of opinion are natural and useful.
Disagree in private, and show a united front in public.
Ask for clarification if you are confused.
Do not interrupt, unless you are the facilitator.
Take responsibility for the quality of the discussion.
Stay on topic, don't go on tangents
Be cognizant of the level of detail required for discussion.
Know when to take discussions offline.
Do not offer opinions without supporting evidence.
Avoid put-downs, even humorous ones.
No side conversations.
Share air time; do not monopolize discussion.
Speak for yourself, not on behalf of others.
Speak from your own experience, without generalizing.
Listen with an open mind before you speak.
One person talks at a time.
Take responsibility for what you need in the meeting.
Let group know your attendance plans.
Cell phones are off or on silent notification.
Have fun!