In this episode of How Many CTOs Does It Take?, hosts Brad Hefta-Gaub and Scott Porad discuss best practices for running effective staff meetings. They explore different meeting structures, including ad hoc agendas, the 'ball of mud' pattern, and structured rhythms for sprint reviews and operations reviews. The duo emphasizes the importance of having a clear agenda to avoid unproductive meetings and suggest using categorized agenda items to align discussions with organizational goals. They also address the challenge of keeping attendees engaged and focused on key objectives. Practical tips for promoting fiscal responsibility, system uptime, and team engagement are shared to help leaders run more efficient and meaningful staff meetings.
00:00 The Importance of Meeting Agendas
00:21 Introduction to the Podcast
00:32 Different Approaches to Staff Meetings
01:14 Effective Meeting Structures
02:43 Tailoring Meetings to Company Needs
04:20 Balancing Structure and Flexibility
06:37 Addressing Common Meeting Issues
09:46 Implementing Structured Agendas
12:06 Engaging Attendees in Meetings
14:02 Conclusion and Podcast Outro
