An agenda is the killer of productivity in meetings. Focus on specific outcomes expressed as deliverables instead. Drive for excellence on outcomes in all activities and you will create the DNA for excellence for your organization and yourself. Hugh Ballou, The Transformational Leadership Strategist.
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. – Epictetus
Developing effective systems is crucial to leadership success. Know how to run an effective meeting.
Hugh’s rule #1 for Conducting Effective Meetings:
Purpose – Don’t hold a meeting if you do not have a defined purpose for the meeting. Know what you want to achieve and state those outcomes for the participants.
TIP: Define the meeting outcomes first, and then plan how to achieve those outcomes.
To know what people really think,
pay regard to what they do,
rather than what they say.
– Rene Descartes
Anxiety is caused
by a lack of control,
organization, preparation,
and action.
– David Kekich
Well done is better than well said.
– Benjamin Franklin
