By Sakshi Sah
Published Aug 07, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Smart strategies for effective office meetings

Want to make your office meetings better? Here are simple ways from Forbes to get started.

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Think of time like money. Don’t waste it. Plan how long each meeting should be and stick to it.

Use a ‘meeting budget’

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Not all meetings are the same. Know the reason for your meeting before you start.

Set a clear purpose

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Is it for sharing updates? Solving a problem? Planning a project? Choose the right kind.

Pick the right type of meeting

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Tell people why they’re in the meeting. Give them something to do or share.

Give everyone a role

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Our brains work better at certain times. Avoid long or late meetings if you can.

Respect people’s time

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Keep it short. Take breaks if needed. Let people talk, but stay on topic.

Plan your meeting layout

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A good meeting ends with clear next steps. Who will do what and by when?

End with clear actions

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Check if the tasks got done. Meetings only work when actions follow.

Follow up after the meeting

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