To make meetings more efficient and valuable, set clear objectives and stick to a focused agenda. Keep meetings time-limited, and only invite essential participants. Use asynchronous updates when possible to reduce unnecessary meetings. Conclude with clear action items and deadlines to ensure progress is made. These strategies help make meetings productive without consuming too much time.

Clear objectives are so important when I have full meetings calendar. Before each meeting, define what was intended, what was desired and that there is focus and productivity on the intended. You can create an agenda, be on track, and everybody will be on the same page. It helps you maximize the value of your time and get better results.

Here are 3 simple ideas that can save your time from meetings. 1. Have a Plan for Every Meeting Only join meetings when there's a clear plan or list of what will be discussed and decided. If there’s no plan, ask for one before agreeing to attend. 2. Set "No Meeting" Days Choose certain days to keep free of meetings so you can focus on your most important work without interruptions. 3. Keep Meetings Active Try standing or walking during meetings. It keeps everyone more alert, helps discussions stay short, and can even spark better ideas!

To make meetings more efficient and valuable, set clear objectives and stick to a focused agenda. Keep meetings time-limited, and only invite essential participants. Use asynchronous updates when possible to reduce unnecessary meetings. Conclude with clear action items and deadlines to ensure progress is made. These strategies help make meetings productive without consuming too much time.

To ensure meetings add value without hijacking my schedule, I tend to follow the "Ruthless ROI" rule: every meeting must have a clear purpose, agenda, and expected outcomes. I categorize them — must-attend, delegate, or decline — using tools like a priority matrix. Pre-reads are mandatory to save live discussion time. Meetings are timed with firm cutoffs and action items are documented. For recurring ones, I periodically question their necessity (because even old habits need audits!). And for updates, async channels like emails or Slack work wonders. A wise mentor once said, “If a meeting can’t justify its seat at the table, it doesn’t belong.” Meetings are tools, not traps, so I wield them accordingly!