Revitalizing Your Meetings: The 'Death by Meeting' Solution

Lois Elrich

In the world of business, meetings are inevitable. Yet, they are often seen as tedious, unproductive, or even counterproductive. Patrick Lencioni 's book, "Death by Meeting" challenges this perspective, offering a revolutionary approach to turning meetings into engaging, effective, and strategic tools. At Real Change, we are committed to transforming the way organizations conduct meetings, turning them into a source of energy and innovation.

The Problem with Most Meetings

Lencioni points out that meetings are typically dull, inefficient, and lack focus. The root causes are often poor planning, lack of clear objectives, and ineffective communication. This leads to wasted time and missed opportunities for collaboration and decision-making.

The Lencioni Solution

"Death by Meeting" focuses on four key principles to revitalize meetings:

1. Drama and Conflict: Introduce and encourage healthy conflict and engaging storytelling to make meetings more lively and engaging.
2. Context and Purpose: Differentiate between various types of meetings (e.g., strategic vs. tactical) and set clear objectives and agendas for each.
3. Structure and Time Management: Implement a structure that keeps meetings focused and efficient, with strict start and end times.
4. Participation and Engagement: Ensure that every participant is actively involved and engaged, making meetings more collaborative and productive.

Real Change's Approach to Better Meetings

At Real Change, we adopt and adapt these principles to suit your organization's unique culture and needs. Through workshops, coaching, and hands-on facilitation, we help teams understand the value of effective meetings and equip them with the tools to conduct them successfully. Our approach not only improves the quality of meetings but also enhances overall communication and collaboration within teams.

See the Difference with Real Change

Organizations that have embraced this new approach to meetings report a significant improvement in meeting productivity, team engagement, and decision-making quality. By transforming the way you conduct meetings, you can unlock a new level of efficiency and effectiveness in your organization.

Ready to Transform Your Meetings?

If you're tired of unproductive, uninspiring meetings and are ready to make a change, Real Change is here to help. Our expertise in implementing Patrick Lencioni's "Death by Meeting" model can revolutionize the way your team collaborates and communicates.

Revitalize Your Meetings with Real Change