Run A Meeting Like Google

Some outside reading…

BusinessWeek just ran an article on how to run meetings like Marissa Mayer, VP of search products at Google.

She has six main ideas:

1. Set a Firm Agenda
2. Assign a Note Taker
3. Carve Out Micro-Meetings
4. Hold Office Hours
5. Discourage Politics, Use Data
6. Stick To The Clock

Take a couple minutes to read it, then take a look at our earlier article on making meetings 60% more effective.

Our Thoughts

Marissa provides advice that falls in one of two buckets - tactical and strategic.  Tactically, she suggests we manage our agendas and schedules (1,2,6).  Strategically, she proposes that we get creative with the schedule, and focus on the topics at hand.  Office hours is an interesting idea - relieving the pressure to find the time for initial conversations and quick meetings (approvals, etc).  Micro-meetings help with efficient use of other people’s time.

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This article was published on Friday, October 13th, 2006 at 10:26 pm and is filed under Consulting.
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