A key suggestion for having a successful business meeting is to ________.

A) be flexible about start and stop times
B) block critical feedback and commentary
C) keep participants seated when quick action is needed
D) start with a key meeting outcome

Starting with a key meeting outcome sets the agenda and focuses the discussion on the most important points, increasing the chances of a successful meeting. Being flexible about start and stop times can lead to confusion and lack of productivity, blocking critical feedback and commentary can hinder progress, and keeping participants seated when quick action is needed can prevent efficient collaboration.