Chapter 9 Flashcards
When should meetings not be held in a business setting?
Meetings are not for the simple conveying of information (Unless it is a sensitive matter).
Question the necessity of every meeting.
How many people should be in a discussion-based meeting?
5 is a good average to guard against social loafing
Who should be invited to decision-making meetings?
The decision maker(s)
Those with relevant input
Those that implement the decisions
When is the best time for meetings?
Tuesdays at 3 pm. (Not too soon after the weekend but allows for implementation of plans that same week)
When should emails be sent for the most rapid response?
In the morning from 6-7 am (Less email traffic to compete with)
When should tough decisions be made?
After lunch
When should brainstorming be attempted?
When tired
What are some location/style options for meetings?
Office meetings (Good for groups) Standup meetings (Makes things quicker) Walking meetings (Smaller groups) Lunch meetings Remote meetings
How long should a status report meeting be?
How long should a brainstorm meeting be?
How long should a first team meeting on a new project be?
15 min
30 min
50 min
When should the meeting agenda be published?
24 hours before the meeting (And it should be a timed agenda)
What are the three Rs of effective meeting leadership?
Relationships
Roles
Results
Emails should be less than how many words on average?
How many times per day should you check your email?
125
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