Read This Before Our Next Meeting: How We Can Get More Done
you’re using Method 2 or 3 and want the most effective and efficient decision-making process, require that anyone who wants to discuss an issue write it up, along with the desired solution, ahead of time. The goal of this write-up is to be thorough enough that at the time of the decision meeting, there are few or no questions.
Matt Mochary • The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building
Don’t just subtract meetings — redesign them.
We were surprised by how much time savings from the Meeting Reset came from changes other than eliminating meetings completely. Only 30% of the time savings came from canceling meetings entirely; the remaining 70% came from volunteers who redesigned the meetings they kept. For example, 27% came from res... See more
We were surprised by how much time savings from the Meeting Reset came from changes other than eliminating meetings completely. Only 30% of the time savings came from canceling meetings entirely; the remaining 70% came from volunteers who redesigned the meetings they kept. For example, 27% came from res... See more
Meeting Overload Is a Fixable Problem
Meetings can be stages for leaders to truly lead, share their visions, be authentic, and inspire and engage their team. At the same time, meetings are a form of localized democracy where ideas and innovation can emerge through employee interaction—even the smallest voices have the opportunity to be heard and to be given life and influence. Perhaps
... See moreSteven G. Rogelberg • The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance
1. 1:1 Conversations 2. Staff Meetings 3. Think Time 4. “Big Debate” Meetings 5. “Big Decision” Meetings 6. All-Hands Meetings 7. Meeting-Free Zones 8. Kanban Boards 9. Walk Around 10. Be Conscious of Culture