Encyclopedia of Managerial Techniques

Meeting-Centric Management (MCM)

(Corporate Culture / Team Coordination)

A management style where meetings become the primary vehicle for communication, decision-making, and validation of all activities. Work outside of meetings is considered secondary, and attending meetings is seen as a core responsibility rather than a means to an end.

Examples from practice

A company where every minor issue requires a dedicated meeting; an organization where projects are endlessly discussed but never executed.

Advantages

Ensures thorough discussion; promotes a sense of inclusivity.

Disadvantages

Wastes employee time; reduces productivity; leads to "meeting fatigue."

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