May 1, 2024
Updated May 9, 2025
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Meeting management is the systematic process of planning, organizing, conducting, and following up on meetings to ensure they achieve their intended objectives efficiently and effectively. It encompasses a range of activities from defining the meeting's purpose and creating an agenda to facilitating discussions, encouraging participation, and documenting outcomes. Effective meeting management is a critical skill in any organizational setting, contributing significantly to productivity, decision-making, and overall team cohesion.
Mastering meeting management can transform what many perceive as a time-consuming chore into a powerful tool for collaboration and progress. Imagine leading discussions where every participant is engaged, decisions are made decisively, and everyone leaves with a clear understanding of the next steps. This is the power of well-managed meetings. Furthermore, in an increasingly interconnected and often remote working world, the ability to conduct productive meetings is more valuable than ever, ensuring that time is used wisely and organizational goals are met.
Introduction to Meeting Management
This section will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of meeting management, its importance in various contexts, and some common misunderstandings surrounding it.
Definition and Scope of Meeting Management
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Meeting Management.
Focuses on the importance of effective meeting leadership. It provides a step-by-step process for planning and facilitating meetings that are productive, engaging, and action-oriented.
Takes a systems approach to meeting management, providing a framework for planning, facilitating, and evaluating meetings. It good choice for those who want to understand the underlying principles of effective meeting management.
This book, while not specifically about meeting management, provides insights into the importance of innovation and disruption in the business world. It can be helpful for meeting managers who want to think more creatively about how to improve their meetings and drive positive change.
Provides insights into what motivates people and how to create a more motivating work environment. It can be helpful for meeting managers who want to understand how to motivate their teams and create more productive meetings.
Provides a framework for developing and testing new products and services. It can be helpful for meeting managers who want to apply lean principles to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their meetings.
Provides insights into how habits are formed and how they can be changed. It can be helpful for meeting managers who want to understand how to create positive meeting habits and break negative meeting habits.
Provides a framework for personal and professional effectiveness. It can be helpful for meeting managers who want to improve their leadership skills and become more effective leaders.
Provides a framework for having difficult conversations effectively. It can be helpful for meeting managers who want to improve their conflict management skills and deal with difficult people.
Provides a parable about the five dysfunctions that can prevent teams from being successful. It can be helpful for meeting managers who want to understand the dynamics of team behavior and improve the effectiveness of their teams.
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