I need to know: Why are we so bad at meetings?

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This is what showed up when I entered "facilitating meetings" into Google and Amazon respectively. Knowing how to run a good meeting is not exactly a closely guarded secret. It as been sliced and diced a million ways.

Then why do we still stink at leading them? Why are so many meetings pointless? Why do I hear complaints about meetings almost daily?

So today, no info from me. I am interested in your opinion, I really need to know:

Why are we so bad at meetings?

Looking forward to your responses!

Posted at 06:25 AM in Meetings | Permalink

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