How often do you sit in a meeting that seems to lack focus? There is no successful organizational development strategy that includes a gathering of people who are distracted by thoughts of what else could be getting done and frustrated by the length of the meeting. A shift towards a more efficient organization includes something that occurs at the ground level: well-run and targeted meetings.
1. Consider these questions even before the meeting invite is sent:
- What is the purpose of meeting?
- Can that purpose be accomplished in a more time-efficient manner?
- Who needs to be at the table to achieve success?
- What information and resources does the team need to achieve the meeting goal?
2. Location matters.
Effective meetings are held where the location contributes and not distracts from collaboration.












