Most people dislike meetings because they waste time and don t achieve objectives.
The root of the problem is usually the people running the meetings. A meeting host who clearly outlines objectives and enforces the agenda to ensure a successful outcome is rare. I was reminded of how great meetings can be last week when I went to a presentation on investing in wireless stocks. The leader motivated everyone to listen by detailing what we would each get out of the meeting and then delivered on her promise by encouraging the exchange of ideas. She kept the meeting focused by politely nipping unrelated input in the bud.