Read this before our next meeting: how we can get more done

In the last few years, meetings have earned a bad reputation.

They're considered a waste of time by many, yet they remain a staple of all work environments.

Instead of dreading the meeting, companies should work to bring structure and purpose back into the meeting.

Al Pittampalli proposes 'The Modern Meeting' and its seven critical principles of effective meeting management.

Pittampalli shares examples of transforming workplaces by revamping the purpose of the meeting and a company's meeting culture.