1. Thou shalt consider the type of groups best suited to tackle thy task (advisory group, expert group, large group for brainstorming).
2. Thou shalt know thy communication style.
3. Thou shalt choose thy members wisely.
4. Thou shalt be the champion for their group's task.
5. Thou shalt get a few things straight among participants before proceeding (when will they meet, authority level of members)
6. Thou art empowered to demand things of thy participants.
7. Thou shalt have thy logistical house in order before any meeting (know why the meeting is taking place).
8. Thou shalt keep thy members and interested parties thoroughly apprised of the progress of thy group toward completion of its tasks.
9. Thou shalt act as consensus-builder, notLord High Executioner.
10. Thou shalt promote mutual respect and discourage personal attacks among thy members.