Meeting effectiveness depends not only on the agenda, but on the conditions under which people are asked to think and decide.

Meetings often have a bad reputation. And, to be fair, they deserve it. Long-winded conversations, vague agendas, and bloated calendar invites can leave everyone wondering, “Couldn’t this have been an ...

Who’s Responsible? The chair is the person in charge of a meeting. He/she has the authority to regulate a meeting and the responsibility to enforce rules, keep the order, and work toward the ...

In today's world, seamless communication is becoming increasingly important for businesses. As leaders grapple with the challenges of integrating individuals in the office with those in hybrid or WFH ...

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Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy shares his approach to running efficient meetings. Ramaswamy requires agendas, open discussion, and a clear purpose for every meeting. He said he tries to keep meetings ...

Each weekday, in our Management Tip of the Day newsletter, HBR offers tips to help you better manage your team—and yourself. Here is a curated selection of our favorite Management Tips on leading ...

It seems that we have mixed feelings when it comes to meetings. On the one hand, they can be seen as a waste of time, stopping “real” work from getting done and encroaching on our ever-important ...

You’ve handed over the job from estimating to the field, so the field is off and running. But how do you know that you’re on the right track and the job is proceeding as intended? Most contractors ...

Gwinnett County’s newest school board member criticized the agenda at a recent meeting because of what she considered a glaring omission — student achievement. Adrienne Simmons, elected last year, ...