Good and Bad Meetings

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss what makes some meetings really useful and others a waste of time.

Key Points

Join Carl and Fred as they discuss how to lead or participate in effective meetings.
Topics include:

Classes are available on how to run excellent meetings.
Leading or participating in effective meetings is a skill that can be learned.
First ask, “Is a meeting is needed”?
Only hold meetings that serve a purpose and cannot be accomplished without a meeting.
What is outcome that is intended?
Meeting leader needs good agenda, built from the meeting purpose.
End the meeting when the purpose is accomplished; don’t fill in the time.
Respect peoples time.
Don’t invite a large group when a small group will suffice.
Meeting participants need to bring their attention and brain power to the meeting.
Do not allow texting or emails or phone calls during a meeting.
Meetings should begin on time.
Publish meeting norms of behavior.
Keep the meeting on topic.
Always end by asking what follow-up actions are needed to take the objective to the next step.

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