No amount of meeting hacks can fix a workplace culture that lacks intention and care for its people. When we focus on the latest meeting hack, we overlook the core issue. If you’ve ever had a bad meeting that focused solely on format, it’s likely something deeper was at play. Let's stop blaming meetings and examine the values that create these soul-sucking gatherings.
Meetings are, as organizational expert Priya Parker puts it, 'culture carriers.' They're not just about dividing up tasks; if you care about workplace culture, you need to care about meetings. There's no shortage of advice on how to run effective meetings, but techniques alone can't fix deeper cultural issues. A meeting that ends punctually but leaves participants feeling unheard is still a bad meeting.
In her book The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker emphasizes that successful meetings are driven by intention, not by polished techniques. It all starts with defining a purpose that brings everyone together. When team members understand their shared purpose, it reduces pressure on leaders to 'perform' and invites them to co-create a good meeting.
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