From the agenda to the speaking order, leaders often plan meetings carefully. But one thing that frequently gets overlooked is the attendance list. Sometimes, it feels easier for the organizer to just invite an entire team or several — both to ensure that the right people will be there and to avoid offending anyone. But that can cause big problems: people who aren’t able to contribute might feel disgruntled, others might participate in ways that aren’t relevant, and some may feel you’re wasting their time. What happens when you realize you’ve miscalculated and there are just too many employees in the room? Here are a few ways to recover: