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I know we’re all aware of this, but we spend a lot of our work time in meetings. I don’t know the exact number of hours. I’ve seen statistics ranging from 3 hours a week all the way up to 23 hours a week. Regardless, it’s a lot.
Which is why organizations should make conducting effective and efficient meetings a business priority. Poorly run meetings decrease productivity and no one wants that.
It might sound counterintuitive, but one of the ways to reinforce having good meetings could be to have a meeting about meetings. Remind meeting leaders that running a good meeting is a skill that needs continuous attention.
If you’re looking for some resources on leading a good meeting, here are a few articles to get you started.
There Are Only 3 Reasons to Hold Business Meetings
We’re not going to eliminate business meetings. But that doesn’t mean we have to attend bad ones. One of the best skills to have as a working professional is the ability to run a good business meeting. Employees who have this skill will be able to gather groups and engage their talents. The first step is knowing when to call the meeting.
8 Tips for More Productive Meetings
Sometimes the phrase “let’s meet about this” sounds so casual that it might send the message that meetings are easy. Truth be told, meetings are hard work. At least when they’re done right. The good thing about these tips is that they can be applied to both in-person and virtual meetings. Creating meeting consistency is good for business.
Meeting Leaders Don’t Have to Do It All
Meeting leaders need to remember that there is no rule that says they need to do everything. Ask others to get involved. Before the next meeting, go to a couple of participants and ask, “Would you mind keeping our parking lot at the next meeting?” Participants come to the meeting prepared – for the agenda and their role.
Business meetings aren’t going away so we need to make them better. Meeting leaders need to call meetings for the right reasons and conduct good sessions. Participants need to show up and participate at a high level.
Oh, and I would be terribly remiss if I didn’t mention that I wrote a book a few years ago totally dedicated to this topic. It’s titled “Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers” and it’s a resource focused solely on leading a good meeting. I hope you’ll check it out.
Meetings are an important part of business. The information discussed during meetings helps us do our jobs better, which ultimately helps the organization perform better. I know we like to joke about meetings, but we can’t let that keep us from trying to improve them.
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