Effective Meetings for Managers, 5th Edition

Session A

Group meetings

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Introduction

There's an old joke that meetings are an alternative to work. Do you agree?

Meetings of more than two people can be a pleasure, a necessity, a chore, a nuisance or a test, depending on the circumstances. They can seem like a waste of valuable time. They can be inconclusive and frustrating. They can also be badly organized and poorly chaired.

Most managers dislike at least some of the meetings they go to. Many less experienced managers loathe them all.

‘Not another stupid meeting!’ groaned Anil. ‘Why can't we get on with something useful instead of talking about it all the time!’

Anil's ...