Belangrijkste concepten
The authors explore contrasting mental models of meeting goals and the impact on goal prioritization, obstacles, and alignment. They argue for designing systems to increase effectiveness by catalyzing intentionality.
Samenvatting
Meetings play a crucial role in modern work but are often ineffective due to unclear goals. The study identifies two mental models of meeting goals: as a means to an end or as an end in themselves. Understanding these models can lead to more effective meetings by promoting intentionality.
Key points:
- Meetings lacking clear goals hinder productivity.
- Two mental models of meeting goals identified: means to an end vs. end in themselves.
- Clear communication of goals is essential for effective meetings.
- Recurring meetings can facilitate progress towards specific outcomes.
- Designing systems to clarify and support intentionality in meetings is crucial for organizational effectiveness.
Statistieken
In 2023, inefficient meetings and lack of clear goals were top obstacles to productivity according to Microsoft's Work Trend Index.
21 employees from a global technology company were interviewed to identify contrasting mental models of meeting goals.
Recurring meetings are set up to create rhythm through complicated projects and keep momentum going.
Citaten
"Meetings are treated as a collaboration technology which enables people to achieve specific outcomes." - P5, Product Development, IC
"I will always start with; this is why we’re meeting." - P12, Product Development, IC
"Our team goal was to explore whether or not it would be valuable to have a relationship with this other team." - P7, Product Development, IC