We're big on weekly staff meetings that focus on our key financials and operational issues, and we address those issues, one by one, as they relate to information, communication, accountability, and education. If we're trying to correct a cash flow problem, for instance, we talk about the source and quality of the information, who is responsible for finding the solution, and how they're going to make it happen. Then we try to work in a cash flow lesson that relates to our current situation. We stick to that format as best we can, keeping the meeting under an hour long. Make your meetings flow.
Meetings flow when people know what to expect.
Our associates know that our weekly meetings always focus on how the group's activities are tied to our overall company goals. We just take a different cut at the numbers, depending on which ones need to be watched and what issues need to be addressed. Our goal is to identify challenges and then brainstorm action items to tackle them. We also give everyone the opportunity to lead a meeting, which helps keep the communication fresh and interesting. Give everyone at least one takeaway lesson.