011. How to Run a Meeting

"If they would only write things down in complete sentences we could cut the meeting in half."

As a technical leader, you know that meetings can be a necessary evil. They're essential for keeping everyone on the same page and moving projects forward, but they can also be a huge waste of time.

That's why it's important to run meetings that are focused, efficient, and productive. In this edition, we'll explore how to run a meeting that maximizes the value of everyone's time.

Half the work happens before the meeting starts

As a technical leader, you're responsible for making meetings useful and productive. One part of that is making sure everyone knows what to expect before the meeting even starts.