Meetings, ethical behavior and social performance

4. Decision Making Meetings (The Let’s Get Serious)

These meetings are used to formally make a decision that will have large impact on the project. Formal meetings are highly structured and require more teamwork when more than one option is in play. The people that take part in decision making meetings are either subject experts or those making the decision. These parties have broad knowledge about the subject or have the authority to impact the decision. These meetings also decide who takes charge for the next steps. An example of a decision making meeting include whether to hire a certain person or not.‍

5. Problem Solving / Brainstorming Meetings (The Innovator)

These closely linked meetings are run with the sole purpose of coming up with new ideas. Problem solving meetings greatly benefit from a diverse range of people with unique perspectives, skills and backgrounds. Meetings can be about solving a certain problem or to create a new strategy for the future. Those that attend are often tasked with coming up with unique solutions once the scope and focus areas are defined. These meetings provide a basis for decision making meetings where the solution is confirmed and acted upon.

6. All-hands / Team Building Meetings (The Socialiser)

All meetings improve cohesion and strengthen work culture but it should sometimes be the sole focus of a meeting. These types of meetings include corporate events and team outings. If the members of a team feel valued, their work quality of life, job satisfaction and performance will increase. All-hands meetings also enables the firm to be on the same page, celebrate milestones and allow employees to ask questions to the board members.

7. Workshop / Training Meetings (The Teacher)

A training or workshop meeting is designed to impart information to the team. Workshops are used to also keep staff engaged by providing the chance to learn and develop new skills. These meetings require a lot of planning and need to be conducted in a structured and professional manner.