Making Every Single Meeting Effective

Setting clear goals for every meeting ensures focus, alignment, and efficiency. Rather than drifting through discussions, this mindset helps make the most of everyone's time.

• Define the meeting goal upfront: Whether the goal is to build a relationship, align on a decision, or explore a specific topic, clarify it before stepping into the meeting.
• Hold the goal in mind throughout: Actively track whether the conversation is moving toward the intended objective—even as you engage in real-time dialogue.
• Course-correct if needed: If the meeting strays off-topic or stalls, use the goal as a guidepost to refocus the discussion or adjust expectations.
• Reflect afterwards: Evaluate whether the meeting achieved its intended outcome. If not, determine what adjustments can improve the effectiveness of future meetings.
• Build the habit: With consistent practice, goal-oriented thinking during meetings becomes second nature, enhancing both productivity and influence.