Meetings - who wants them? How to stop spending mind-numbing hours around a table and start loving those once-dreaded meetings

摘要

Sam, the CFO of a manufacturing company, was stressed and frustrated. The industry was evolving and his company had reorganized to drive more innovative change. Sam endorsed the change, believing his team's role was to support the turnaround and help the company remain financially strong. He also wanted his team to shift from being what he termed "gatekeepers" to "trusted advisers." It was a delicate balance. For assistance, he turned to Joe, an executive coach, who was recommended by a colleague. Joe and Sam worked on a number of things to help Sam and his team make this shift. One of the most critical overhauls was the way Sam structured meetings.