Most of us think of meetings as boring or dislike them for one reason or another.   So, often they lack real progress, decisions are often avoided, they lack purpose, the wrong people are at the meeting or they last too long.

To avoid this history, here are three principles, you as a leader, can employ for more effective meetings:

• Consistency and clarity of purpose
• Foster healthy team debate
• Meeting agendas and best practices

Consistency and Clarity of Purpose: No one wants to hold a meeting “just to hold a meeting” and one shouldn’t.  Here are just a few reasons why holding regular team meetings can add value to your team.  

1. Regular meetings allow for clarity on projects and assignments
2. They help you reinforce important and timely goals
3. They give you space to discuss and clear roadblocks for near-term goals
4. They’re a great time to do some creative idea sharing around services
5. They’re great for recognizing great performance and...