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B · Conversations · intermediate · ~30 min · Chapter 5 of 9

Meetings that decide something

Every meeting needs an agenda, a decision or outcome, and a note with owners and dates. Default to no meeting when async works.

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Agenda template

Goal (1 sentence) → topics with time boxes → desired outcome.

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Write an agenda for your next meeting.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • Agenda design
  • Decision notes
  • Meeting hygiene

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Side quest

Cancel one

Identify one meeting that could be a doc. Propose the swap.