Geri McArdle Ph.D. has spent more than 20 years as a successful educator, consultant, and master trainer in the United States and abroad. The openers and closers she shares here for meetings are designed to break the ice among participants, promote team building, offer focus for the proceedings, and wrap up in fitting ways. Whether you’re a professional trainer, corporate manager, educator or workshop leader in a non-profit organization, these tips are excellent tools for getting your meetings off to a rousing start and bring them to a memorable conclusion.