Experts' view: Strategies for making your meetings effective and useful

Every so often, you may find yourself walking out of a meeting feeling hopeful and energized by the ground that was covered, the ideas that emerged, and the issues that were resolved. A meeting like that doesn't happen by accident: Someone took the time to consider and define its purpose and to manage the process effectively.

This selection of articles by project management experts Shannon Kalvar, Mike Sisco, and Tom Mochal offers guidelines for keeping your meetings focused and productive. They cover general best practices as well as offering advice, procedures, and sample agendas for specialized gatherings such as project kickoff, status, and conclusion meetings.

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