Running an Effective Meeting

Gone are the days of “just because” or Monday morning mandatory meeting. People are too busy, and not only can it be a poor use of your time as well as your staff’s, but it can also be demotivating to your team.

If you do choose to have Monday morning meetings, or a weekly scheduled meeting at other times, make sure it is for good reason. Historically, weekly meetings were a time for updates. A manager would provide information on what they got from meeting with his manager, and the employees would share progress reports on their side. However, if a series of e-mails or one-off conversations can cover the information too; then the meeting is point-less—not to mention the fact that organizing a meeting is very difficult, ...

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