For each question, answer for the majority of meetings you attend

  1. The meeting purpose is clearly communicated prior to the session.
  2. Relevant information is sent out prior to meetings to avoid one-way presentations during the meetings.
  3. An agenda is distributed prior to meetings outlining the topics and goals.
  4. The person accountable for leading each topic is specified on the agenda.
  5. Everyone arrives prior to the start time of meetings.
  6. Meetings start at their scheduled time.
  7. Meetings are primarily for decision making.
  8. People are fully attentive and not engaged in multitasking (e.g., checking phones).
  9. People speak to one another in a professional manner and challenge issues, not individuals.
  10. The leader captures the group’s insights and learnings at the end of meetings.
  11. Accountability for action items is established at the end of meetings.
  12. People leave meetings with a clear understanding of who is doing what by when.
  13. Meetings end at the scheduled time.
  14. Meeting summaries are communicated to the relevant people who did not attend.
  15. I decline meeting invitations when the purpose and/or agenda have not been communicated.
  16. I decline meeting invitations when another person (e.g., my direct report) can offer the same type of input.
  17. Meetings are only used when collective interaction and input is required.
  18. Meeting attendance only includes people with relevant input on the topics.
  19. At least one day a week is blocked off from containing meetings: “meeting free.”
  20. Meetings are an effective use of my time.