Running Effective Meetings For Dummies

Chapter 1

Making Meetings More Effective

IN THIS CHAPTER

Figuring out why meetings matter

Defining the kind of meeting featured in this book

Describing the seismic shifts in the way we now meet

So be honest with us: Were you given this book as a gag gift by your team who thought it would be hilarious to give you a book about running effective meetings … for dummies?

When we first heard the proposed title, we thought it might lend itself to that kind of purchase. No worries, regardless of how this book made its way to you, we’re glad you’re here, and we think you will be too. Why? Because when it comes to running meetings well, there’s a lot to learn whether you are a newbie to the task or have been leading meetings for decades.

Some meetings are well run and result in employees and team members being inspired, encouraged, and ready to perform at a high level. Many meetings are not run so well. They suffer from a lack of focus, a constraining of participation, and result in people leaving confused, misdirected, or simply just annoyed.

Our promise to you is that following the guidance in this book will make the meetings you lead be well run. The tips and tricks, the best practices, ...