Material: Why Meetings Go Wrong (And How to Fix Them). (2019, November 05). HBR:

IdeaCast. (29 minutes)

1. What kinds of meetings do you participate in and/or lead in your professional, academic, or personal lives? What are your thoughts and feelings about meetings? What improves or worsens your experiences with meetings? What are some problems with meetings that you have encountered with meetings?

2. What insight did the podcast provide you deciding whether to hold a meeting and preparing for the meeting? What insights are provided about the attendees, the meeting agenda, the use of technology, multi-tasking, or virtual meetings? How might you change your approach to preparing for a meeting? (1 paragraph)

3. What strategies did the podcast discuss for leading meetings during the meeting? How should leaders carry themselves in meetings and facilitate discussion? How might you change your approach to participating in or leading a meeting?