Understand how to set and achieve meeting objectives
What you'll be able to do
•Decide whether a meeting is actually needed or whether a message would do the job
•Write a clear objective and desired outcome for a meeting before scheduling it
•Invite the right people and give them what they need to come prepared
•Judge afterward whether the meeting achieved its purpose, and adjust next time
Who it's for
Anyone who schedules meetings, including team leads, project coordinators, and individual contributors tired of sitting in sessions with no clear point. A useful foundation before learning to facilitate.
What changes on the job
•Fewer meetings that exist without a real reason
•Sharper agendas because each meeting has a stated objective
•Attendees who show up prepared because they know why they are there
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This lesson is about deciding whether to meet and defining the purpose before it starts. Effective Meetings is about facilitating the session itself so it stays productive. Take Meeting Purpose first.
Will it help me have fewer meetings?
That is much of the point. A clear test for whether a meeting is warranted often leads to replacing some meetings with a message or a quick decision, freeing up calendar time.