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How to run a meeting
Assign accountability to each action itemDetermine the need for a follow-up discussion or regular cadence
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Send out an overview of the meeting summary and next steps within 24-48 hours after the meeting,Capture summary points from each agenda item, action items, and additional ideas (see framework above)
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Why we’re having this meeting and what the goal isAgenda overview
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To kick-off the meeting, these items should be communicated first:
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Participants contribute to meeting discussion and agenda items.
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The leader is responsible for the overall atmosphere of the meeting, and that it’s positive, safe, and productive.
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The leader or driver owns the meeting and the work required during both the pre-meeting preparation phase and post-meeting action items.The leader should be comfortable leading the participants through the agenda items and facilitating discussion.
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Context and details to provide participants a baseline understanding of the subject should be included. This is information that doesn’t necessarily need to be communicated live.
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Parkinson’s Law (or it’s inverse) holds true here:Work expands or contracts to fill the time available for its completion.