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Participants will tend to speak one at a time with little interruption of the person who 'has the floor'
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Meetings tend to be long with a great deal of open debate. Everybody has a view and everybody's view is worthy of airing and consideration. However, opinions are expected to be backed up by empirical evidence, which means that a great deal of pre-planning and preparation are expected.
As has already been stated, punctuality is of central importance in Sweden. Lateness is largely indefensible as it implies a lack of courtesy and respect for the other members present. In discussions about approach to business, Swedes raise the importance of punctuality more often and more strongly than almost any other nationality.
Agendas are usually produced and when produced would, on the whole, be adhered to. Agendas bring the necessary structure to a wide ranging, consensus-seeking debate. Without an agenda, the meeting would run the risk of disintegrating into an aimless discussion.
During the meeting, participants will tend to speak one at a time with little interruption of the person who 'has the floor'. Those wishing to make a point will often indicate the fact by raising their hands to attract the attention of the person in the chair. As a result, meetings can have a cold, detached feeling for those more used to emotional responses and where many people attempt to interject at the same time.
As has already been stated, punctuality is of central importance in Sweden. Lateness is largely indefensible as it implies a lack of courtesy and respect for the other members present. In discussions about approach to business, Swedes raise the importance of punctuality more often and more strongly than almost any other nationality.
Agendas are usually produced and when produced would, on the whole, be adhered to. Agendas bring the necessary structure to a wide ranging, consensus-seeking debate. Without an agenda, the meeting would run the risk of disintegrating into an aimless discussion.
During the meeting, participants will tend to speak one at a time with little interruption of the person who 'has the floor'. Those wishing to make a point will often indicate the fact by raising their hands to attract the attention of the person in the chair. As a result, meetings can have a cold, detached feeling for those more used to emotional responses and where many people attempt to interject at the same time.