Meetings have developed a bad reputation and for good reason. Most meetings are not run efficiently, run too long, or are simply running on empty––no clear objective or agenda. This happens because people often think they can just wing it, which ultimately results in costly and ineffective meetings.
Meetings have a lifecycle, and to be successful you should focus on the flow of information during these three phases of the lifecycle: before the meeting, during the meeting, and after the meeting. Once you do this, you will be equipped to run a highly productive meeting – one with clear objectives, an effective agenda, and relevant participating attendees.