FEAR & GREED | Business News Q+A: Why there's cause to be optimistic about the economy
Aug 24, 2025
Adam Lang, a seasoned workplace expert and leadership coach, shares insights on improving corporate meeting practices. He emphasizes the importance of structured agendas and clear objectives to enhance productivity. Discussions center around fostering inclusivity and transparency in meetings to elevate decision-making. Lang also explores the true cost of unproductive meetings, advocating for strategies that ensure every participant can contribute meaningfully, ultimately promoting a more efficient business environment.
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Make Meetings Purpose-Driven
- Only invite people when the meeting has a clear purpose and expected outcome.
- Calculate the real time cost and demand a productive decision or cancel the meeting.
Make Common Sense Common
- Making common sense practices explicit is a leadership task that changes culture.
- Leaders must codify expectations so sensible behaviours become standard.
Use Meetings For Decisions Only
- Reserve meetings for decision-making rather than status updates and reading.
- Prepare concise materials (e.g., five-page or six-page memos) and use the first part of the meeting to read them.