334. Quick Thinks: How to Make the Most Out of Meetings

This Quick Thinks solo episode distills Matt Abrahams's framework for making meetings worth the calendar time. Abrahams argues that the best meetings start before anyone enters the room — questioning whether a meeting is necessary at all, then setting clear goals and a focused agenda with an explicit outcome for each topic. The episode covers choosing the right attendees, using calendar invites well, optimizing meeting length and timing, and facilitating participation so every voice is heard, including in hybrid settings. Abrahams closes with strategies for ending meetings with purpose: clear decisions, defined next steps, and follow-through that turns conversation into action.