Meetings are an important part of the work culture. They enable the exchange of information and collaboration within the team. But meetings can also quickly become inefficient and a waste of time. With our expert tips, we want to help you establish an efficient meeting culture, whether digital or analog. Learn how to best prepare, conduct, and document meetings to get the most out of your time together. 

Here are 11 tips to make your meetings really worthwhile:

1. A meeting only takes place when it is necessary!

2. Every Meeting has an agenda and a moderator!

3. Punctuality pays off! The moderator makes sure that the time frame of the meeting is kept!

4. Everyone is prepared regarding the subject of the meeting - no matter if moderator or participant!

5. Only one person speaks, the others listen. If a meeting takes place digitally, the listeners switch their microphone to mute. The camera remains switched on.  

6. Everyone formulates their contributions clearly and in relation to the topic. In digital meetings, the hand symbol is used for verbal contributions.

7. Dealing with each other is respectful. Argumentation and feedback are constructive!

8. Participants whose presence is no longer required may leave the meeting!

9. No interruptions from outside. Telephones are muted or switched off.

10. Long and important meetings need breaks! Break times are respected!

11. Results are recorded in writing! Responsible Persons and deadlines are defined for each resulting task!