Many of us aren’t always clear on what purpose a meeting serves, writes Lisa DeAngelis, and often find them impediments to getting work done. She shares four questions to ask before planning a meeting or to ask of someone else before accepting a meeting invitation:
- What is the purpose of the meeting?
- Who needs to be there and why?
- Are there constraints that can prevent you from achieving your purpose?
- How will we measure success?
Source: Fast Company, August 13, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: As meetings become more efficient, it is important to record a meeting summary including action items and timelines. Meeting summaries can also be used to inform other team members in support roles, as well as to inform new members of decision teams.