Effective Meetings: Building Teams Through Communication

Effective Meetings: Building Teams Through Communication Why is it that any single meeting may be a waste of time, an irritant, or a barrier to the achievement of an organization's objectives? Good meetings are rare, but you know when you are attending one. The schedule and purpose are clear, participants are prepared, conversation is dynamic, and the meeting ends promptly, with next steps defined and clarified among all participants. The true mark of a great …

…exemplified how willingness to listen and seeking feedback created a communication process that, until those specific meetings, did not exist. As a result, all five of the companies--Xerox and GTE among them--prospered, utilizing ideas that had been born of critical thinking and full participation of all persons involved. Business meetings need not be rigorous exercises in futility. With preparation, communication, and desire for success, they can be effective vehicles for success, both personally and organizationally.