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YES!  It gives my team the elbow room to do their jobs and collaborate with their peers without calling for meetings that are marginally productive most of the time.

YES!  It gives my team the elbow room to do their jobs and collaborate with their peers without calling for meetings that are marginally productive most of the time.

YES!  It gives my team the elbow room to do their jobs and collaborate with their peers without calling for meetings that are marginally productive most of the time.

So many people say we need less meetings, but meetings are necessary and valuable.  Much of the problem is that most of us never receive training on how to organize, conduct, facilitate and follow-up from meetings - and those that have learned either forget or don't use the tools we have.  One of my favorite books is Death by Meeting, by Patrick Lencioni.  It is a quick read and outlines the 4 basic types of meetings: Check-in, Tactical, Strategic, Workshop.  Each has a different duration, format, purpose and goals.

When we are thoughtful in the organization, preparation, facilitation and follow-up from meetings, they can be incredibly valuable tools. When we are not, meetings are an incredible time suck that wastes one of the only recoverable asset we have - time.  My challenge to all (including myself) for 2026 is to Meet Better.

Depends! Meetings are good for firm morale and helps keep people on the same wave. 

J. Robert Barnes, RA, AIA, NCARB.

Robert Barnes & Associates

Tel: (305)247-6150 

jrobertbm@gmail.com

www.robertbarnesassociates.com

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Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni is a great read for anyone looking to make meetings more productive and engaging.

Thank you 

So many people say we need less meetings, but meetings are necessary and valuable.  Much of the problem is that most of us never receive training on how to organize, conduct, facilitate and follow-up from meetings - and those that have learned either forget or don't use the tools we have.  One of my favorite books is Death by Meeting, by Patrick Lencioni.  It is a quick read and outlines the 4 basic types of meetings: Check-in, Tactical, Strategic, Workshop.  Each has a different duration, format, purpose and goals.

When we are thoughtful in the organization, preparation, facilitation and follow-up from meetings, they can be incredibly valuable tools. When we are not, meetings are an incredible time suck that wastes one of the only recoverable asset we have - time.  My challenge to all (including myself) for 2026 is to Meet Better.

Depends! Meetings are good for firm morale and helps keep people on the same wave. 

J. Robert Barnes, RA, AIA, NCARB.

Robert Barnes & Associates

Tel: (305)247-6150 

jrobertbm@gmail.com

www.robertbarnesassociates.com

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