Always end with a round table. Everyone in the room shares what’s on their mind, potentially answering a few specific questions. There are no interruptions, and everyone must do it. It’s the ultimate safe environment, and you can learn so much from it. This gives people the chance to really get stuff off their chest.

Keith Krach Chairman & co-founder Krach Institute for Tech DIplomacy; Former U.S. Under Secretary of State; Former Chairman & CEO DocuSign and Ariba