What is a "must have" meeting for you or your team? If you can please share why/what makes it so great - topic, frequency, etc. - I'm looking to brainstorm some fresh opportunities for my group.
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Weekly huddle meeting to share weekly news, updates on major initiatives and anything else anyone would like to share with the team.
A “must-have” meeting for me and my team is a focused weekly sync that’s purely about unblocking and alignment,not status reporting.
Why it's great:
Short and intentional (20–25 minutes) Standup kind of meeting. Everyone comes prepared.
Only two questions:
What’s the one thing you’re driving this week?
Do you have any blockers that need help?
Always ends with ownership. Every blocker has a clear next step and one accountable person.
Zero slide decks. Straight conversation → maximum clarity, minimum overhead.
Frequency: once a week is perfect, often enough to catch issues early, not so frequent that it becomes noise.
The value is simple:
It creates momentum, keeps everyone moving in the same direction, and prevents the slow drift that kills projects.
Happy to brainstorm variations, daily huddles, biweekly deep-dives, rotating spotlight sessions, etc., depending on what your group is trying to solve.
Honestly, for me, the only "must-have" meeting is the one where I actually achieve something.
If I walk out with a real result, a clear decision, or at least one task that moves forward, that’s a great meeting. otherwise, it's just a gathering where everyone pretends to look productive.
For me a “must-have” meeting is one where we review priorities and projects on a weekly basis, especially when things keep shifting due to business constraints, budgets, or client needs. I like to keep the tone friendly, listen to the team’s concerns, and help them grow by guiding how we choose and execute projects. It’s a mix of alignment, support, and coaching that makes these meetings really valuable.
For me, a must-have meeting is a short weekly alignment or planning session. It works because it’s focused on priorities, blockers, and clear next steps, not long updates. Keeping it consistent and time-boxed helps everyone stay aligned, accountable, and aware of what others are working on, which makes collaboration smoother and decisions faster.