[ How to be a chair. ]

I’m sure there’s a joke in there somewhere, if this is about how to be a chair. 

A chair can be comfortable and soft, or squeaky and inappropriate.  It could be loud, or, it might be understated.  The metaphors abound.

The word “chair” is morphing into meaning a role or job title, as much as it is something to sit on.  I like it –it’s easier than saying chairperson.

In a meeting, the chair is a facilitator.  And the facilitator role is there to smooth the process of achieving the meeting’s objectives. 

Good meeting chairs are neutral, timely and effective.