Case Study: Staff Meetings
Do you want to make your staff meeting more effective? Often, organizations put little emphasis on the thought process behind their weekly staff meeting and what they end up with is an hour of staff time wasted. If handled thoughtfully, staff meetings are an opportunity to collaborate, motivate, and grow. This week Mary compares two organizations processes and gives tips to help structure an effective meeting.
Organization A
Doesn’t hold regular staff meetings
Doesn’t have a clear agenda
Doesn’t specify action steps
Organization B
Holds regular meetings
Has a clear agenda
gives staff members tangible goals or takeaways
Tips For Planning Effective Staff Meetings
Have Regular Meetings
Sticking to a regular meeting schedule places emphasis on the process and allows staff members to schedule accordingly
Meeting Structure: Immediate Focus, 1-2 Month Focus, Long-Range Focus
Ask staff to first share items that they are working on at the moment (THAT THE WHOLE TEAM NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF), then ask them to discuss programs and issues coming up in the next couple of months. Lastly, focus on the broader lens. Read a book together about Team Dynamics and go through it together or set apart time to think critically and strategically about organizational issues.
With a little planning, staff meetings can shift from being a drain on morale and productivity to an opportunity for growth. If you need more help planning your staff meetings set up an initial consultation today.
