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A guide to having effective meetings
Stop wasting your time and get stuff done
Having been in business for over ten years, I’ve been through countless meetings. Some of those meetings were worth it, but most were not. Far from it, actually.
No surprises there, right? “We all hate meetings,” I hear you say.
But here’s the thing: it’s not meetings themselves that we despise; it’s the feeling of our time being wasted.
That’s why I’ve created a concise yet powerful strategy for conducting productive meetings.
Want you and your team to get sh*t done? Follow this framework.
1. Determine an Outcome
Understanding the intended conclusion of your meeting sets the tone for effective communication and efficient decision-making. It provides a roadmap for the discussions and actions that will take place during the meeting.
By clearly defining your desired outcome, you can align the agenda, allocate time wisely, and ensure that all participants are focused on achieving the same goal.
Being aware of the information you need to gather allows you to prepare relevant materials, data, or questions in advance.
