> [!tldr] A collection of best practices
From experience & observation.
Consider there are different [[Types of Work Meetings]] which may have best practices beyond those below.
Before meeting
- Schedule 24+ hours in advance
- Include goal, agenda, and any links in meeting notice
- Schedule the right amount of time and right audience
- Not "ample & everyone"
- Consider late-start/early-end schedules
During meeting
- Start with the goal.
- Stay on-point during meeting.
- Address plan for notes & [[Group Ideation Capture Categories]]
- End with a recap of the goal and next steps.
- Brainstorms & planning meetings:
- [[Group Brainstorming Best Practices]]
- **For planning meetings** use the [[Fist of Five]]
After meeting
- Send follow-up before end-of-day with notes & follow-ups
## Meeting Agenda Template
```markdown
**Goal:**
Agenda
- X min -
- XX min -
- remaining -
Links
-
```
## Send Out Notes & Actions
You should keep track of **decisions made, actions needed, and reference info** that comes up during the meeting.
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## Source
- self/experience
## Related
- [[Best Practices (index)]]