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"No Agenda, No Meeting" Rule
Decline any meeting without a written agenda — politely cancel and request one.
Goal
Cultivate a team culture that respects your and others' time via a basic precondition.
Steps
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Draft template: "I see your invite has no agenda. Could you send 3 items with the decision deadline?"
Expected Outcome
Immediate
In week 1 you decline 1-2 empty invites.
Evidence base
School: Death by Meeting
Founders: Patrick Lencioni (2004)
Lencioni — Death by Meeting (2004); "a meeting without purpose is theft".
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does ""No Agenda, No Meeting" Rule" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of ""No Agenda, No Meeting" Rule"?
In week 1 you decline 1-2 empty invites. In the short term: In a month, colleagues start sending agendas automatically.
Is ""No Agenda, No Meeting" Rule" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Death by Meeting (Patrick Lencioni (2004)). Lencioni — Death by Meeting (2004); "a meeting without purpose is theft".
Is ""No Agenda, No Meeting" Rule" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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