Making Meetings Better

"Too many meetings," is a common response we hear during faculty and staff  focus groups or read on employee surveys at independent and international schools. But, when we probe deeper into the issue, it becomes apparent that people want fewer unproductive meetings and more useful ones. Administrators would do well to note the more nuanced distinction, as opposed to simply reducing the frequency of gatherings altogether.Pat Lencioni's recent guidance on the subject is a good point of departure.