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Meetings inspire strong opinions — and they remain divisive even as information workers navigate new ways of working, from the shift to hybrid models to embracing AI. Despite the rise in asynchronous work and new stats indicating that time in meetings is declining, organizations continue to struggle with burnout, disengagement, and feeling spread too thin. Are meetings to blame?

Governance models have been used by both small organizations and large corporations for executing governance responsibilities. They do so by clarifying reporting lines, providing mechanisms for decision-making, identifying risks, and defining roles and responsibilities, and limits of authority. With the right model, a company and its board can effectively boost their capabilities to implement governance and conduct a more active oversight.

Jon: How was the meeting? Bob: Well… the donuts made the hour-long meeting worth it. Otherwise, I wouldn’t bother to go. Do you go to meetings for the donuts or for the conversation? Most companies invariably have one (or more) morning meetings, and we often find them annoying and disruptive to our daily routine or tasks at hand.

Understanding best practices and which to use when can go a long way to making sure your meetings are highly efficient and productive.

Everyone wants to achieve something either in the next 10 years or in the next 6 months. You may be looking to check off something in a matter of weeks or strive to accomplish a decade-long plan. Whether personal or professional, short-term and long-term goals provide direction and purpose to our actions. Similarly, corporations and nonprofits rely on these goals to steer their efforts and define their success.

How to facilitate meetings that are worth everyone’s time and help you accomplish your goals.

Meetings are an integral part of any business. No matter what position you’re in, you will inevitably have to attend meetings and even make notes. As such, if you’re someone who’s designated to maintain minutes of meetings, then you need a meeting notes template to make your job easier. Starting from scratch every time is inefficient and a waste of time. Using a template allows you to keep things consistent and ensure you cover all important points while saving time and effort.

How to de-clutter your calendar and regain control of your workday.

We’ve all heard of nepotism, aka the act of favoring family members in the workplace. But what about cronyism? It’s the ‘insidious’ cousin that thrives within the organization itself. Cryonism is not about blood ties, but about the web of personal connections that trumps qualifications and merits. In this article, we will peel back the layers of cronyism, from its damaging effects to ways to prevent it, and some cronyism examples for better understanding.

Every business understands the importance of staying on track in any endeavor — may it be creating a new IT system or launching a new product. To ensure that such projects deliver the intended results, having a steering committee is a good solution. Usually comprised of key stakeholders and experts, this committee acts as a guiding hand in project management and risk mitigation.