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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

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Set an agenda and stick to it. Have a time limit (preferably no more than an hour) and stick to it, even if you don’t discuss all agenda items. The real test of whether a meeting was a waste or a winner is whether workers leave feeling they’ve accomplished a goal and fully understand what to do moving forward, Willy says.

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8 Ways to Expand Your Network Today

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It’s time to go beyond the familiar to expand your network and knowledge and meet more contacts who could help get you that much closer to your goals. In addition to this added prominence, your shifted role—from attendee to host—makes conversation easier and removes the pressure of being at the event with a specific agenda or mission.