3 Myths That Ruin Meetings
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3 Myths That Ruin Meetings
Every year, these misconceptions drain billions in payroll expenses.
Myth #1: Structure Stifles Spontaneity
I once attended a chaotic two-day meeting costing over $40,000. Thirty participants spent the first hour deciding on a topic and the next 15 hours in endless debates. When I asked the manager for the agenda, the response was, "I didn't want to ruin spontaneity with a structure."
Reality: If spontaneity was a solid business practice, we’d construct buildings without blueprints. No wise leader operates without a plan.
The Fix: Establish a goal and create an agenda that is clear, detailed, and specific enough for someone else to lead the meeting successfully.
Myth #2: "It's My Meeting, So I Should Do All the Talking"
Some meetings resemble medieval courts, with the chairperson dominating the conversation while others sit in silence. The leader might think, "If others had valuable insights, they’d be leading."
Reality: If you're the sole speaker, you’re overworking yourself, and others are likely daydreaming, doodling, or disengaging.
The Fix: Share information via a memo or email first. Then, hold a meeting centered on interactive activities that test or reinforce understanding.
Myth #3: Meetings Are Free
Many meetings are funded by "soft money," meaning the wages are already paid, no purchase requests needed, and no budgets require approval?"just a quick call to assemble.
Reality: Meetings are costly in terms of time, the most valuable business resource. Poor meetings waste the crucial time employees spend generating profit.
The Fix: Design meetings to contribute to profits. Remember, a meeting is a business function, not a casual gathering.
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