Making meetings more efficient

Too many meetings take time away from the actual work. Clear practices make meetings more efficient.

You will need

• Calendar
• Meeting practices

Steps

1. Map your meetings

   List the team's recurring meetings.

2. Question the need

3. Shorten them

4. Require an agenda

5. Limit attendees

6. Record decisions

7. Agree on meeting-free time

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