How to keep meetings focused and on track?

I believe that Effective and Successful meetings do not happen automatically.we need to first understand whom to contact; how to do that by understanding the market through social networks or marketing analysis.. Etc in order to have a view of whats going on the market you're targeting. and there should be a Plan Ahead for Best Results Preparing a detailed meeting agenda so if you're talking about a meeting between HR Consultant and an Employer: This Agenda should include the following: checking their current openings, how they recruited before, their budget, their current and if possible future needs, listen to acquire more and guide them to the right recruitment package, and show them respect by showing up on time, presentable and prepared for the meeting and always value their input. You'll have an outstanding results and more active participation - both important elements of a successful meeting. Additionally, if the purpose of your meeting is to finalize an important decision, plan in order to ensure that the meeting will run smoothly and be merely a formality in the approval process.