Meetings...used and abused..
This is an important topic...
Meetings are an vital part of a smoothly running organization, however, they can be abused as a tool for efficient operation. I have been in situations where no meetings were ever held, and the project lost focus and had to be tabled.
I've also been in situations where SO many meetings were held that it was impossible to get any work done. One of the most important aspects in planning a meeting is knowing WHEN a meeting is appropriate. It's vital to strike a balance between micro-management and no management.
I welcome all input!
Richard--
I agree. I have been in both situations and I believe this tutorial gave a clear checklist of opportunities where a meeting can be useful and effective. It is necessary to plan the items of discussion and the leader/chair to control the aspects of the meeting. The only thing worse than unnecessary meeting is a meeting that is necessary but ineffective. Thus I would add to the title: Meetings... used, abused, and neglected. The balance you speak of in management is important for meeting leaders to keep in the forefront.
