Meetings Should Have a Clear Purpose and Agenda
"Meetings should always have a clear objective - a reason for taking people's time."
Meetings should not be held without a specific purpose. An agenda helps keep the meeting focused and on track.
The meeting leader needs to set a clear objective upfront on what needs to be accomplished. This provides clarity on the expectations and desired outcomes
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Death By Meeting is a business fable that focuses on addressing the issues of inefficient and unproductive meetings. Author Patrick Lencioni provides insight through a fictional story of a struggling tech startup company called Telegraph Industries. The CEO brings in a consultant to help improve their meetings, who shares techniques on making meetings more engaging and effective.
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