Many people regard head of department meetings as a necessary evil. It is hardly surprising. Given the choice between listening to the latest diktat from senior or middle leadership and getting on with some work (or getting home), what would you rather do?
But with a bit of thought and not too much effort, such meetings can help to enhance your team’s work and bind its members together. The way to achieve such nirvana is through a combination of respecting people’s time and arranging interesting activities.
Although people are obliged to attend team meetings, that shouldn’t mean middle or senior leaders should be taking their commitment for granted. Here are some ways to show that you are not – and also to get more benefit from the meetings themselves.
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