How to Run a Brilliant and Professional Meeting
Meetings, virtual or in the flesh, must be appropriately planned
Bringing a group of people together is expensive. Meetings reflect the culture of an organization, and they must be productive and positive. Like players in an orchestra, some people will play more notes than others, but everyone is equally important.
Overseeing a highly effective meeting is a career skill. It showcases your abilities and highlights your potential to a large group of people.
Follow these simple rules to ensure your meetings are the best part of the working week.
1. Prepare
Papers should be issued halfway between two meetings and at least five days in advance of the session they apply to.
Set a clear agenda. Each item should have a title with a single sentence description, so everyone is clear what it refers to.
Give each item a designated time slot, a lead person, and list any related papers provided in advance. Check in with item leads ahead of the meeting.
Think carefully about how you order agenda items. Clarify the start time, location and other requirements (login details, parking, etc.)
