🏴‍☠️ 10 Proven Ways for Effective Meetings

Copy and use this prompt in any AI chat:

Use the 10 principles listed below to create a short list of actionable steps for me to prepare for an upcoming meeting centered around [THEME] with [WHOM], aiming to achieve [GOAL].

1. Understanding the Agenda: Know why you're meeting and what you're discussing. It helps you prepare for the right topics and join the conversation well.

2. Gathering Information: Get all the stuff you need about the topics. Reading up beforehand helps you understand better and contribute more.

3. Identifying Key Points: Figure out what's important to talk about. Think about what you want to say or ask.

4. Anticipating Challenges: Consider what might go wrong and how to fix it.

5. Preparing Contributions: If you're discussing something specific, prepare beforehand. Organize your ideas and evidence.

6. Reviewing Previous Minutes: Look at what was discussed in past meetings, especially regular ones. It helps keep things going smoothly.

7. Checking Technical Setup: Make sure your tech works if you're meeting online. You don't want problems during the meeting.

8. Arriving Early: If you can, come a bit early to check everything and say hi to others.

9. Staying Focused and Engaged: Listen, take notes, and be part of the talk. Don't get distracted.

10. Following Up: After the meeting, do what you said you would. Clear up any questions or doubts from the discussion. Keep things moving forward.

Joke of the Day: 🤣

Meetings are like a bad movie sequel: you know it's going to be terrible, but you show up anyway, hoping for a miracle.