Set higher expectations for meetings. Not only can we hold fewer meetings, we can be more effective with meeting time. Here are common problems with meetings that are easily fixed. Conduct a work session instead of a meeting. “We’ll give it a few more minutes while others join…” Instead of waiting, start on time. End […]
Category: Incremental Improvements
Conduct Work Sessions, Not Meetings
Don’t schedule meetings. Conduct work sessions instead. Meetings are one-way conversations or presentations with low rates of information transfer. A work session is an open dialogue about an idea that drives to a result. For meetings, attendees have to attend. For work sessions, they have to prepare and participate. Meetings have an agenda (if the […]
Trust Your Teams and Promote Critical Thinking
The superintendent or project manager role can’t be automated. There are many ways to manage, and each team must find their way. This occurs when leaders provide space for critical thinking and trust their teams, acting as coaches and guides to success rather than dictators of process. Process is important, but not at expense of […]