YES NO In my organization…
1. …meetings are predictably well organized in advance.
2. …the “right” people are invited to meetings; no more or less.
3. …meeting participants (not just leaders) know how to affect the productivity of a meeting.
4. …everyone knows how much it costs to call a meeting.
5. …every meeting request includes a purpose statement.
6. …every meeting request includes an agenda.
7. …meetings start and end on time.
8. …meeting leaders use strong facilitation practices and keep their meetings on track.
9. …action items and decisions from meetings are consistently documented.
10. …“regular” meetings are consistently cancelled whenever it makes sense to do so.
11. …call-in participants are supported so they can take part in the meeting effectively.

TOTAL — Number answered with ‘No’:

Rank your total on the following scale:

Immediate Need: 9-11 points

  • Effective meetings can be customized and delivered in your organization within weeks of contacting us. You won’t wait long for results either. You’ll notice changes the next day.

Urgent Need: 6-8 points

  • Effective Meetings reverses the negative trend you’re on by giving everyone practical tools they can use to drive more productive meetings, whether they’re a leader or a participant.

Evaluation Recommended: 4-5 points

  • Effective Meetings helps any organization step back and evaluate areas for improvement. Further evaluation could help make connections between the Effective Meeting tools and your business.

Modest to None: 3 or fewer points

  • Effective Meetings could be a great addition to your already successful organization. Review your “no” answers and consider the cost of them. That will help you decide if further action is necessary.

For more information, read up on The Need or contact us to discuss your organization’s situation in a one-on-one consultation today.