How to run a meeting

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

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

Make decisions — weighing upsides and downsides of decisions, sharing point-of-views, and coming to a decision.

Discuss ideas & feedback — brainstorming new concepts, sharing retroactive feedback, and creative problem-solving. 

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

Share information — cascading information to others, answering questions, and providing new knowledge.

You start to lose someone’s attention at around 20 minutes. Longer meetings should be reserved for all-hands and other more passive, information-sharing type meetings.

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