Focus on concepts that help you see the big scene, visualize the future, craft a vision or support your marketing efforts. Settle for less detail and accuracy. Follow these tips to hold successful meetings. Adopt the philosophy that meetings are real work. In a majority of organizations people don't take meetings seriously - they arrive late, leave early, and doodle.
Punishment is an option to combat the problem.
However, the only real solution is to change employees' frames of mind - you need to establish a shared conviction among all participants that meetings are real work. Track the cost of your meetings to make them more productive. One reason meetings drag on is that people don't appreciate how expensive they are. This staggering number should help your employees become aware of expenses associated with meetings. Stick to your agenda.