Few people look forward to meetings.
But effective meetings provide direction and incentives for everyone, allowing members to carry out their responsibilities in an efficient manner. In short, meetings can either benefit an organization or act as a barrier to accomplishment. Lack of preparation is the main reason why meetings fail. When officers and members of an organization wait until the last minute to think about what they want to accomplish and how they will do so, the results are often disastrous. Instead, strategic planning should take place in the areas listed below.