Management · 2 minute read
The One-Sentence Meeting Test
If you cannot explain why a meeting exists in one sentence, the meeting probably needs a clearer purpose.
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The idea
A meeting should have a job. Before scheduling one, define the decision, alignment, or work it must accomplish. If you cannot state that job clearly, email, a document, or a quick message may be better.
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Why it matters
Clear purpose protects everyone’s calendar and makes participation more intentional.
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Try this today
Before your next meeting, write its purpose in one sentence and put that sentence in the invite.