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Rescue a Dead Meeting

Turn a dead meeting productive with three GROW questions and one clear decision.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Stop decisionless meetings from recurring.

Steps

  1. 1
    First 5 min ask: "What one decision do we need?".
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Exit with a written decision for the first time.

Evidence base

School: Meeting Design

Founders: Patrick Lencioni (2004)

Lencioni — Death by Meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Rescue a Dead Meeting" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced in a group in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Rescue a Dead Meeting"?
Exit with a written decision for the first time. In the short term: Meeting duration drops 40%.
Is "Rescue a Dead Meeting" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Meeting Design (Patrick Lencioni (2004)). Lencioni — Death by Meeting.
Is "Rescue a Dead Meeting" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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