Tips for running effective meetings
An effective meeting is nothing without planning
Meetings are an important part of working life and are a great way to ensure that everyone is on the same page and knows what is happening within the workplace.
But an ineffective meeting is a drain on time, resources – and your energy. How often have you endured a marathon meeting of little relevance or worth, silently wishing yourself somewhere else. Anywhere.
An effective meeting is nothing without planning, so by following the tips below, and encouraging co-workers to do the same, meetings should run smoothly and effectively, providing an encouraging space to share ideas.
Be prepared
- Email an agenda 24 hours in advance
- Bring paper and a pen
- Arrive 5 minutes early
- Come prepared
- Start and end on time
- Follow-up by email within 24 hours
Concentration is key
- No smartphones
- No interrupting
- No side conversations or comments
Sharing is caring
- Share all relevant data:
- Stay on topic
- Be brief and concise
- Silence= agreement
- Silence= agreement
- Challenge ideas rather than people
- Everyone participates
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