- No agenda. No meeting.
- Start and end punctually.
- Define meeting objectives upfront.
- Keep discussions goal-focused.
- Encourage active participation.
- Assign clear action items.
- Avoid unnecessary meetings altogether.
- Limit meeting lengths.
- Encourage concise communication.
- Stick to relevant topics.
- Follow up with notes.
- Set expectations beforehand clearly.
- Use structured time blocks.
- Minimise distractions and interruptions.
- Rotate facilitator for engagement.
- Establish speaking time limits.
- Address key issues first.
- Use visual aids effectively.
- Encourage diverse viewpoints openly.
- Keep everyone accountable.
- Balance listening and speaking.
- Prioritise urgent topics first.
- Make meetings actionable, not theoretical.
- Foster a collaborative environment.
- Summarise key takeaways clearly.
- Assign tasks with deadlines.
- Encourage solution-focused discussions.
- Use digital tools wisely.
- Avoid repetitive discussions completely.
- Capture decisions in writing.
- Keep meetings purpose-driven.
- Seek alignment, not consensus.
- Encourage honest, constructive feedback.
- Record meetings when necessary.
- Check engagement levels frequently.
- Invite only necessary attendees.
- Use breakout groups strategically.
- Ask for meeting feedback.
- Schedule breaks for long meetings.
- Eliminate buzzwords.
- End with a summary.
- Clarify next steps immediately.
- Keep discussions respectful, inclusive.
- Use structured brainstorming techniques.
- Start with key priorities.
- Encourage critical thinking.
- Limit status updates.
- Follow up consistently.
- Make virtual meetings engaging.
- Keep meetings meaningful.
Microstuff: Meeting 50
Small Prompts, Big Results: microprompts to support better meetings
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