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TLDR: It takes good preparation to ensure an effective meeting.

Introduction

As highlighted in the *Art of Gathering* (a Wonder classic book) - "gathering well isn't a chill activity".

A good meeting owner has a clear purpose for the gathering, understands that thoughtful exclusion is vital, and carefully thinks about how gathering size and other elements impact meeting dynamics.

What follows is a breakdown of the best research and industry practices that you can apply to increase the effectiveness of your meetings.

Before meetings

• 1. Decide if the meeting is necessary
• 2. Create a good Google Calendar meeting description
• 3. Prepare and provide content before the meeting
• 4. Limit number of attendees
• 5. Include necessary participants but don't exclude the rest

During meetings

• 6. Start the meeting right
• 8. Take relevant meeting notes
• 9. Introduce breaks for lengthy meetings
• 10. Invite silence to your meetings
• 11. Own your meetings
• 12. Engage participants during the meeting
• 13. Be an active participant
• 14. Use non-verbal signals