Restate the purpose
Ask what outcome requires this meeting to recur. A familiar title or long history is not evidence that it deserves executive time.
Calendar Management
How to review recurring executive meetings
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Review actual behavior
Check recent agendas, decisions, actions, attendance, cancellations, and preparation effort.
Choose a specific redesign
Shorten, reduce frequency, change attendees, require a pre-read, move status to writing, or end the meeting. Set a review date.
Review the workflow
After a missed commitment or unclear handoff, update the rule, name the owner, and record the next review date. Use the executive office operating rhythm to keep the change in regular practice.
| Stage | Required output |
|---|---|
| Prepare | Purpose and owner |
| Operate | Decision and record |
| Review | Exception and next step |
Frequently asked questions
What should this workflow define?
Ask what outcome requires this meeting to recur. A familiar title or long history is not evidence that it deserves executive time.
Who should own the work?
Check recent agendas, decisions, actions, attendance, cancellations, and preparation effort.
How should exceptions be handled?
Shorten, reduce frequency, change attendees, require a pre-read, move status to writing, or end the meeting. Set a review date.
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