Making every second count – that sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it?
How many of you have been in a meeting recently that did not have the following:
- a defined purpose or objective
- an agenda (sent at least 24 hours in advance)
- specific outcomes
- or one that either started late, ended late, or both?
I would be willing to bet that we all have been in a “WOT” meeting lately, maybe even today. What exactly is a “WOT” meeting? It is one of those meetings that makes you want to straighten out a paper clip to slit your wrist or to fake a phone call to yourself on your cell phone so you can leave the room and escape the madness.
Or how about this survival tip: Have you ever played Business Buzzword Bingo during a meeting just to remain sane?
WOT: a meeting that is a total Waste Of Time.
Do you lead meetings that end with a “WOW!” or a “WOT!” from those attending?
Organizations invest a great deal of resources into meetings. Collaborative sessions are critical to conducting business, but I believe that we can and must challenge ourselves to do better and be better. As a leader, you can set the tone for your team or organization by implementing better planning, communication, accountability, and discipline in the conduct of meetings. I challenge you to critically think about every meeting that you organize, attend or support.
I would love to hear your best tips, tricks, and stories to help us all make every second count. What is the worst example of a “WOT” meeting you have been to lately?
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