1. Distribute an agenda to all participants in advance. Include date, time, dial-in number, and pincode.

2. Make all participants aware of time zone differences.

3. Be on time.

4. Arrange to be in a quiet area where you won't be disturbed.

5. Dial *0 at any time during the call to summon an operator.

6. Ask participants to identify themselves before speaking.

7. Wait to comment on a topic until after the speaker has finished.

8. Don't shuffle paperwork, food cartons, or anything else which could distract the call.

9. End the meeting on time.