Why Have Meetings?

In so many ways, meetings are the building blocks and core elements of the organization. In the virtual and hybrid workplace, meetings can provide the necessary opportunities to develop deeper relationships with team members, leading to a stronger, more committed team. But if this is the case, why do so many find that meetings are a waste of time? The short answer is that they are not being structured and led effectively. Frequently they are scheduled within an improper length of time. To compound on this problem, meeting leaders rarely consider the number of attendees and who is best suited to help meet the goals of the meeting.