Our Tips for Preparing your Meetings
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Agenda items as questions trigger deeper thinking in attendees
Frame your agenda items as questions. When attendees see questions, they begin considering answers, leading to faster and deeper engagement.
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Go One on One before going Big
Meet individually with key people or small groups beforehand and bring the insights from these meetings into the larger session.
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Plan 10-20% of the meeting time for wrapping up
When planning your agenda, allocate 10-20% of the meeting time for wrap-up. Use this time to summarize key decisions, assign action items, confirm follow-up meetings, and ensure everyone is clear on next steps.
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Time spent on preparation is returned double during execution
Make time to prepare each meeting. A 15 minute preparation for a 45 minute meeting is better than 0 minute preparation for a 60 minute meeting.
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Create a template to make your meeting invites more useful
Create a template in your calendar app and use it every time you send a meeting invite. The template will remind you of what you need to include to prepare your attendees.