Brandt from IndustryWeek — How To Run An Effective Meeting
John R Brandt had an interesting article a while ago in IndustryWeek self titled Brandt On Leadership — How To Run An Effective Meeting in which he says:
Every meeting should reinforce the idea that nothing of importance can happen without you.
In the article he offers some tips about agendas, background materials, process and follow-up for new managers in their first big meeting.
It’s a very interesting take, and sounds like reverse psychology to me.
At least, I hope it’s tongue in cheek…