Hello Tess. I completely agree with your main point that effective meetings must include a meeting facilitator. I have suggested the MEATY principles to make meetings more efficient and effective. My tips along with some of the great meeting annoyances can be found here: https://theascent.pub/28-of-the-most-annoying-things-about-meetings-and-how-to-make-meetings-meaty-f79a70d77f2d

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