GUIDE TO LEADING MEETINGS FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Meetings are often dreaded by engineers because they tend to be time-wasting and unproductive. However, by taking proactive steps to lead effective meetings, you can transform them into valuable experiences that advance your career. The key to effective meetings is meticulous preparation (defining goals, inviting the right people, and clarifying expectations), skillful facilitation during the meeting (stating the outcome, managing tangents, and ensuring everyone is heard), and diligent follow-up (documenting decisions and summarizing action items with deadlines).