TED Talks Daily 5 tips for dealing with meeting overload | Cindy Solomon
Feb 6, 2023
Cindy Solomon, a leadership expert, delves into the pervasive issue of meeting overload that plagues many workplaces. She shares five actionable tips to help listeners reclaim their calendars from the grasp of unnecessary meetings. Solomon emphasizes the need for shorter meetings with clear objectives, encouraging a culture that values personal time. She also touches on her personal journey advocating for healthcare rights, underscoring the importance of being informed during medical encounters to promote equity.
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Avoid Unnecessary Meetings
- Ask yourself if a meeting is truly necessary before scheduling it.
- Often, a phone call, text, or email can be more efficient.
Action-Oriented Subjects
- When writing a meeting invitation, start the subject line with an action verb.
- If you can't, reconsider the need for the meeting.
Define Meeting Purpose
- Create a clear purpose statement for every meeting, outlining the specific decisions to be made.
- This helps attendees focus and arrive prepared.