Top 10 Tips for Effective Team Meetings & Huddles
List Compiled by: Joey Rost, CDM, CFPP
1. Create an agenda. Having an agenda keeps the meeting focused and provides expectations for your team.
2. Document the meeting. Make sure to note the date of the meeting and team members in attendance.
3. At the beginning of the meeting, share an inspirational quote. Search the internet for quotes such as, "when you make the world better for others, you make the world better for yourself." - Mark Sanborn
4. Have each team member share their updates. This is a great way to get to know your team better and understand what they are working on.
5. Provide snacks for team members. Food is the key to our hearts and gives us comfort.
6. Ask your team to voice any concerns. This gives your team a chance to bring up any ideas to your department.
7. Brainstorm collaboratively to address concerns. Collaborating to solve problems can strengthen your department.
8. Thank your team members. Show recognition for their contributions; a simple thank you can go a long way.
9. Bring documentation. Have each team member sign their name at the end of the meeting. Have each team member print and sign their name for a great documentation tool.
10. Type up the meeting minutes. Place them in a shared folder for all team members to access. This is great to have on file for documentation and for team members to read who could not attend the meeting.
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