Brave New Work 4. Let's Have Fewer, Better Meetings with Dan Kim

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In almost every organization we visit, teams aren't just having bad meetings—they're having meetings to prepare for those meetings. The virus is spreading. And so we have to ask: when should we have a meeting? And how can we make them more effective when we do?

In this episode of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans talk about why meetings are a symptom of other problems in the operating system and the path to a healthier meeting culture. Later, we’re joined by Dan Kim from Basecamp, who shares how the iconoclastic "calm company" delights in avoiding meetings unless they're absolutely necessary.

Learn more about Dan by visiting his website or connecting with him on Linkedin.

Resources mentioned:

  • The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
  • Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule by Paul Graham

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