Meetings are an important part of management. Clarity about the status and coordination of further activities require personal exchange. The image of these meetings has suffered in the past. What is the reason for this? Management styles are evolving away from directive directives toward more self-organization and greater agility. The challenge is to allow old management tools to grow with us and to integrate new ones. The targeted reflection of the culture of meetings is an important step on this path. Identify weaknesses and leverage strengths There are many ways to design a meeting. We will look at six different patterns. All ways of conducting meetings have strengths and weaknesses. Compare with your own experience and reflect on what worked well and where changes make sense. If you go through this process a few times for different meetings, you’ll be surprised how quickly positive change is possible. Pattern 1: The…
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