Mastering the art of meeting optimization: How a considered meeting size can achieve more positive meeting outcomes
ISSN: 0258-0543
Article publication date: 30 April 2020
Issue publication date: 8 June 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
This research paper concentrates on the meeting design characteristic of meeting size in order to uncover how this impacts employee engagement and task performance within an organization. The results revealed that meetings viewed by employees as being effective does boost their engagement level at work. Furthermore small meeting sizes consisting of well-chosen participants transpired to be the most effective format for yielding improved end-of-the-day task performance in the participants. Managers are therefore advised to seek feedback on the relevance of their meeting invitations, and carefully consider who is likely to add value to a meeting.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2020), "Mastering the art of meeting optimization: How a considered meeting size can achieve more positive meeting outcomes", Strategic Direction, Vol. 36 No. 6, pp. 17-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2020-0047
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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