<aside> 💡 At Givebutter, and in life, time is our most valuable resource. Spend it wisely. Check out the sections on Running meetings, Managing time and your calendar, and On-time & present from the Manager's Handbook.

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💭 Meeting philosophy

• Meetings are expensive. They cost time, money, and bandwidth.
• Not every meeting needs to be about efficiency.
• Minimize background noise as much as possible.
• Minimize distracting visuals on video calls.
• Larger groups can create obstacles.
• You can excuse yourself from a meeting if you aren’t contributing.
• Seniority should not dictate your contributions.
• Speak clearly.

👥 Meeting culture

The amount of meetings, the value derived, the way in which we treat each other, all play a significant part in defining team culture. Here are some guidelines to follow:

• When to call a meeting
• Scheduling meetings
• Provide an agenda
• Meeting etiquette
• Managing your calendar