Plan with a purpose.
Agree the messages and the question process before the date.
Run it well.
Lead with news, use a facilitator, answer hard questions.
Follow up.
Share a recording and written answers.
Guide
How to run a town hall meeting
How to run a town hall meeting that informs and invites honest questions.
Questions
Before you get in touch.
How long should it be?
Long enough for questions, often an hour.
How do we handle hard questions?
Answer plainly or say when you will.
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