How to run a meeting

Assign accountability to each action itemDetermine the need for a follow-up discussion or regular cadence 

Send out an overview of the meeting summary and next steps within 24-48 hours after the meeting,Capture summary points from each agenda item, action items, and additional ideas (see framework above)

Why we’re having this meeting and what the goal isAgenda overview 

To kick-off the meeting, these items should be communicated first:

Participants contribute to meeting discussion and agenda items. 

The leader is responsible for the overall atmosphere of the meeting, and that it’s positive, safe, and productive.

The leader or driver owns the meeting and the work required during both the pre-meeting preparation phase and post-meeting action items.The leader should be comfortable leading the participants through the agenda items and facilitating discussion.

Context and details to provide participants a baseline understanding of the subject should be included. This is information that doesn’t necessarily need to be communicated live.

Parkinson’s Law (or it’s inverse) holds true here:Work expands or contracts to fill the time available for its completion.