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Why Meetings are Important

By Exforsys | on October 7, 2009 |
Meeting Management

Why are meetings common in a corporate setting and a business environment? Why do people have to converge and talk about work and business matters? Meetings are organized and conducted in almost every corporate office and business establishment for a specific purpose. Usually, this gathering of individuals is done to deliver new knowledge and information, and discuss crucial issues and team projects.

Some organizations hold regular scheduled meetings as part of the routine at work. For them, it is one of the ways to keep each other updated with work matters and a way of keeping track of individual and team work progress through a healthy discussion. Meetings can also help a team arrive at a unanimous decision when decision-making is needed. In a business, meetings can be regarded as a way of discussing business matters and any developments in the business trend.

Meetings are Powerful Business Weapon

Knowing that the business world is competitive in nature, business people need regular personal interaction more than ever. Although telephone and online communication allow for a convenient and quick means of interaction with customers and provide an avenue for quick sharing of ideas, scheduling clients for a business meeting still creates a different effect on the business. Negotiations are actually best dealt with over business meetings. There are times when business affiliates can get business deals over and done with in a one-time meeting.

Through business meetings, a company can increase its network by creating new ones. When your business ties up with a satisfied client, that client will possibly recommend your service to other associates and business partners.

As a tool in business, meetings with business clients can be done through lunch or dinner meetings for a change of environment. But this is best done if the conversation is light such as that of closing a business deal or sealing in the contract. For more serious issues though, a more formal setting is ideal.

Meetings Keep the Organization on Track

Regular work sessions do not just strengthen bonds and work relationships among employees, but it also keep teams on track regarding work matters. For example, when a team is given a huge project, a kick-off meeting is the best way to delegate tasks and assignments.

In order to keep track of the work progress, regular meetings can be conducted where team members share each other’s development. The whole team is constantly updated with how well the project goes and what things need to be worked on. Another example is when there are changes in the departmental goals. The manager may call for a meeting to discuss the changes with the members so they are updated with any modifications.

On the part of the management, conducting a meeting makes it easy for them to deliver any important updates at one time and at the same time to the members. Meetings also provide an opportunity for the management to acknowledge the accomplishments of group members through public recognition.

Meetings Help a Team Arrive at a Consensus

One reason why a meeting is important is because it helps a group to reach a common decision when urgent and crucial matters need to be discussed and brainstormed through personal interaction. Email or conference call may not effectively iron out any issues arising in the office.

You may have already experienced attending an urgent meeting due to a work issue that requires immediate resolution. Notice that in situations like this, participants are actively interacting and exchanging opinions. Through a meeting, members are able to compare plans and propositions before individuals take on conflicting directions.

Although there are petty arguments and disagreements of each other’s ideas, the facilitator is there to control the situation. The important thing is that everyone arrives at a consensus by the end of the session. With uniformity in decision making, the goals are achieved in no time. From the broad discussion, commitment to a decision and course of action are guaranteed from the members.

Individuals must understand that meetings are very essential to the success of the organization. Although it is an integral part of office routine and some may find it plain and boring in the long run, meetings go beyond achieving goals; it fosters and strengthens good working relationship. Just think of that advantage.

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