Meeting Pitfalls to Avoid

Unclear goals or objectives - lack of direction
Not enough advance communication with those affected by decisions
Timelines aren't kept
Not on time for meeting
Not prepared for meeting
Technology (i.e., WEBEX, conference call, etc.) not working
Meetings aren't well facilitated
Discussions unfocused or unproductive
Lack of strong, knowledgeable, experienced leadership in meeting
Creep - discussion grows beyond the definition and scope needed
Don't have an agenda
Don't stick to agenda
Don't begin or end on time
Feels like nothing is accomplished in the meeting
Old or irrelevant items keep getting revisited over and over
1 or 2 members dominate discussions