Information type                  Meeting method
                     General information               Email messages with Q/A 
                                                       option
                     High-value or sensitive           Schedule one or more 
                     information                       meetings, or “All Hands On 
                                                       Deck”
          Planning 
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          Information type                         Meeting type
          Provide information, get reactions       Start with email messages, then 
                                                   schedule meetings
          Start planning                           Schedule meetings, assign roles, set 
                                                   follow up
          Create excitement about change           Tribal Gathering
          Planning 
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          Information type                           Meeting type
          Set facts and conditions, gather           Email messages
          information
          Make the decision                          Gather deciders and key staff; make 
                                                     best decision
          Get acceptance from group                  Schedule “All Hands On Deck”
          Planning 
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           Information type                             Meeting type
           Set up goals                                 Email messages
           Explore ideals                               Get out of your rut! Hold meeting in 
                                                        alternate time and place
           Cultivate creativity: quantity first,        Rich media, outside speakers, other 
           practicality later                           groups of people
           Follow up                                    Set meetings, email, Web conference
           Planning 
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