Ingredients for Productive Meetings

Definitely, any sarcastic remark does not work to inspire work culture or motivate employees. In fact, a well-placed parable, with a sense of responsibility and a bit of observational humor enlivens the work environment.

To enhance company productivity, audit affairs, or make decisions, we have meetings because we think we need them. Of course, meetings are inevitable and necessary. But, it is equally important how you conduct meetings that are worthwhile—with all the essential principles.

So, you might wish what ingredients are precious to make effective meetings. Start with a one simple rule, and the list goes on….

Let there be no prolonged meetings that leaves you unfocused, boring or too curt that misses matters of priority and leaves you in confusion. Plainly, schedule it according to prime requirements, and the rest will take care of itself.

Precision matters. I mean it because you ought to know, in advance, what you need to talk about and share. It’s of no use to make a walk-in without any preparations.

When everyone turns up, that’s the real happening in the meeting. And when there’s right stuff, review of the minutes from the previous meeting, profound listening, quick thinking, desired outcomes, key decisions and suggestive options at the end, then relax. This sort of a meeting is truly productive.

And remember, meetings shouldn’t be a just (like a social) gathering to see each other, display colorful charts, elaborate importance, eat and gossip during intervals or impress your colleagues.

So, next time, when you think of very productive meeting, you need to be honest. Follow simple rules, and if possible, do add a tincture of observational humor. That way, it will be more effective and enjoyable too.