At last week s management retreat. One of the most common complaints I hear from workers is that their meetings stink they re either too long, too loose, or too predictable. People skills and a little planning can help remedy these common meeting maladies.
Some meetings are dull because they are overly structured or controlled.
If they re too predictable, people will slip into a coma, making participation uneven if not weird. If your meetings leave people confused or overwhelmed, adjust future sessions to fit with people s natural learning and communication styles. For example, some people need visuals, some like written explanations, and some want to jump in and do work or they ll consider the time wasted. Yearning for learning Take time out to evaluate the meeting itself. Even in the best companies, not every meeting can be a hit.