I detest meetings that drag on forever without clear direction.
Good news. There is a simple way to transform your meetings from mundane to magical: define clear roles for each team member.
Special thanks to Cameron Herold for his book Meetings Suck for these gems.
By assigning specific roles, you’re doing two important things:
1. Streamlined Process: Just like how a chef doesn’t do all the cooking, chopping, and serving on their own, assigning roles ensures that tasks are distributed. This makes the meeting more efficient and prevents overburdening.
2. Skill Nurturing: When team members consistently play a role, they get better at it.
Roles to consider for your meetings:
1. The Moderator: Steers the meeting, ensuring objectives are met.
2. The Time Keeper: Guards the clock, ensuring punctuality.
3. The Note Taker: Captures main points and decisions.
4. The Participant: Engages actively and offers valuable insights.
5. The Parking Lot Manager: Holds off-topic items for later discussion.
By incorporating these roles into your team meetings, you’re not only ensuring a more organized and efficient process but also fostering a culture where individual skills and talents are recognized and nurtured.
Talk soon,
Lloyd
PS – Ready to transform your team meetings? Let’s chat.
