Tired of meetings that waste time and resources? Here are five steps you can take to control be beasts that cause meetings fail.
First, don’t hold a meeting unless it’s absolutely necessary. It has been estimated that as much as one-third of the subject matter taken up at meetings is not appropriate for that venue. Instead of convening a meeting, try to handle issues by other means: email, telephone or stand-up discussion in the hallway.
Second, if a meeting is necessary, the chances for success are enhanced greatly by having an effective chairman, one who will be fair, yet relentlessly and fully in control of the proceedings. Contrary to popular belief, good meetings are not freewheeling exercises in utopian democracy. The best meetings are conduced by benevolent dictators.
Third, always have a firm agenda that everyone is aware of.
Fourth, start and finish on time.
Fifth, reach conclusions; agree on the next steps to be taken.
I wish you productive meetings and career success!
Ramon Greenwood, Head Career Coach
Common Sense At Work
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