Russ Schoen

OK maybe not most meetings. But many meetings are hugely unproductive or a "waste of time". At least that’s what I have heard directly from individuals within organization settings during the last decade. During a recent training session, participants estimated that about 50% of the meetings they attend are a waste of time.

So what might you do if you’d like to run more effective meetings?   

Here are two tips.

1) How about taking a page from an organization that apparently runs very effective meetings? Google.
I recently came across this article online that you may find insightful.

2) Are you clear about the type of meeting you are holding? If not, your meetings probably aren’t that good. 

Here are the four types of meetings. Be clear which one you are holding and this will go along way to getting people on board.

Information Sharing

Problem Solving

Team Building

Strategy/Planning meeting

 
So now, I’d like to hear your thoughts.

What are your best tips for running great meetings? Please post your thoughts in the comments. Thank you!