When a sports team finishes a game, they usually don’t gather up their gear and immediately leave the court, rink, field or locker room. The players and coaches take a few minutes for a post-game meeting – a ritual that’s just as important as the pre-game warm-up.
Don’t End a Meeting Without Doing These 3 Things
Make sure everyone’s on the same page.
April 26, 2016
Summary.
We’ve all left meetings unsure of next steps and sometimes unable to accurately recount what was discussed. With all of the preparation that we put in before meetings, it makes sense that we should also have a quick wrap-up with attendees to ensure the gathering achieved what it set out to. Here are three steps to take:
1. Confirm key decisions and next steps.
2. Develop communication points.
3. Gather session feedback.
In the same way that a sports team benefits from a post-game debrief, incorporating these three elements into your meetings can help your team improve future performance.
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