What does an Effective Meeting mean?

DALL-E: engineers learning how to conduct an effective meeting

There are multiple meeting styles. For example Amazon’s approach.

1. Start with a clear agenda: Meetings should have a clear agenda that outlines the purpose, objectives, and topics of discussion.
2. Assign a “customer” to each meeting: Each meeting should have one person designated as the “customer,” who is responsible for ensuring that the meeting is productive and meets its objectives.
3. Keep meetings small: Amazon encourages small, focused meetings with only the necessary participants. The two pizzas rule.
4. Avoid PowerPoint: Amazon discourages the use of PowerPoint presentations in meetings, preferring instead to use written narratives to communicate ideas.
5. Use data to make decisions: Meetings at Amazon are data-driven, with a focus on using data to make informed decisions.
6. End with clear action items: Each meeting should end with clear action items and the next steps, with specific individuals assigned to each task.

However, it doesn’t always fit your organization's needs. So in general, there is a list of key points an effective meeting required.

1. Define the purpose and objectives: Clearly state the goals and desired outcomes of the meeting. This will help you and the participants stay focused and ensure…