The Agenda Myth: Why Your Meetings Still Fail

Is your meeting agenda really making a difference? Contrary to popular belief, having an agenda might not be the secret to effective meetings.

In this video, we'll challenge the assumption that a detailed agenda is always necessary for successful meetings. Based on two studies by Dr. Steven Rogelberg we'll explore how a leader's decision to have an agenda had a minimal impact on attendees' perception of meeting effectiveness.

Discover the hidden factors that truly contribute to productive and engaging meetings.

Video Transcript

What about the agenda? There is a popular myth that science now dispels. The presence of an agenda is not the panacea that most business books suggest.

In two of my larger studies, a leaders decision to have an agenda was a very minor predictor of attendees perception of meeting effectiveness. The truth of the matter is that the agenda does little in terms of improving meetings in and of themselves.

However, that does not mean you should ditch the agenda. No, you just need to truly think and be intentional when creating the agenda. You need to be sure the meeting agenda is highly relevant, strategic, and compelling.