1. Young people like action. They like getting down and dirty and doing stuff. Meetings can seem the opposite - all pointless talk that's going nowhere. Bridge the gap by being creative about the form and structure of meetings. Use cards or matching games to prioritise or work out an action plan. Include training elements, so young people feel it has been worth it. Keep sessions short and have lots of variety.
2. Young people are likely to be alienated by the jargon and mysterious rituals of formal meetings. But if you always aim for "young people-friendly" meetings you might end up stripping out so much that you deny young people the opportunity to learn and equip themselves for these strange rituals in the future. How do you strike a balance?
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