TIPS FOR LEADING PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved and, never will, achieve its full potential, that word would be χmeetings.ψ - Dave Barry
MAKE MEETINGS WORK
POOR COMMUNICATION
Hack 1: The Agenda
Hack 2: Timing
Hack 3: Personalities
Hack 4: Type
Hack 5: Follow-Up
AGENDA
Your agenda should be specific, clear, and relevant.
PHRASE ITEMS AS QUESTIONS
Confirm before transitioning to the next item.“Is everyone comfortable with moving forward?”
THE HOUR PARADIGM
SET A CLEAR START AND END TIME
CUT THE FLUFF
BEST (AND WORST) TIMES TO SCHEDULE MEETINGS. . .
TUESDAY at 3:00PM
BEING IN A MEETING MEANS YOU’RE NOT IN THE GAME; MAKE SURE THEY’RE WORTH YOUR TIME.
BE (SELECTIVELY) INCLUSIVE. . .
ASK YOUR TEAM HOW THEY WOULD IMPROVE MEETINGS?
WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP?
WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?
WHAT’S THE TIMEFRAME?
FOLLOW-UP EMAIL
SAY : DO
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