<aside> 😈 Meetings are a necessary evil. But only a tiny part of them is essential (i.e., they need to be done synchronously). The rest is evil (i.e., they can be done asynchronously).

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Steps to making all meetings effective and efficient:

1. Create a ‣ entry for every meeting
2. Fill out the default template at least 24 hours in advance
3. Attach the meeting notes link in the description of the Google Calendar Invite
4. Add [email protected] to Google Calendar invite
5. Meeting owner enforces the template during the meeting
6. Meeting owner add the Fireflies link to meeting notes at the end of the meeting
7. Meeting owner shares Meeting Notes link via Slack for those who need to be informed but didn’t need to attend

Meeting Notes Template Guide

• Every meeting must have a Meeting Owner
• The right Attendees are invited
• Determine the Desired Outcome for every meeting
• Determine what Asynchronous Preparation can be done
• Enforce that this asynchronous work is completed.
• Share Personal Updates
• Time-box the synchronous agenda.
• Write down all Tasks with an Owner and due date.
• Collect written Feedback on the meeting itself.

Meeting Owner