Here are some rules I have been pretty successful with (opinionated): 0.) Prevent meetings whenever possible 0.) Don't do meetings longer than 2 hours, better

Here are some rules I have been pretty successful with (opinionated): 0.) Prevent meetings whenever possible 0.) Don't do meetings longer than 2 hours, better 1 hour 0.) Invite only people, that have to be there 1.) Set a topic and max. 3 goals per hour BEFORE inviting 2.) Prepare yourself BEFORE the meeting 3.) Repeat the goals visually at the beginning (on a board) 4.) Focus on the goals 5.) At halftime, revalidate the achieved goals 6.) Take the last 5-10 minutes to verify, the goals have been achieved 7.) Don't exceed the time limit (not even 5 minutes) 8.) If you finish earlier, leave the room earlier! (Don't talk about something else, because you are all there) 9.) Write an email with a SHORT summary to everyone, who may care