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