The “Stop – Start – Continue” method is a simple yet effective technique for evaluating and continuously improving team meetings. It provides a clear structure that teams can use to quickly and specifically reflect on what is going well in their meetings, what should be changed and which approaches should be retained.
Three steps for a better meeting culture
- Start: What new measures or behaviors should we start to make our meetings more efficient and productive? These could be new tools or methods that improve collaboration.
- Stop: What should we stop doing? Which behaviors or routines are proving inefficient or counterproductive for the progress of our meetings? This is about consciously letting go of things that are hindering the process.
- Continue: What is already working well and should be retained? By identifying positive practices, you can ensure that successful strategies continue to be used in upcoming meetings.
Why “Stop – Start – Continue” for team meetings?
The method is easy to understand and can be used in almost any team and meeting format. It provides a structured and straightforward way to give and receive continuous feedback. Unlike extensive feedback rounds, which are often time-consuming, “Stop – Start – Continue” provides direct, actionable insights that can be immediately integrated into practice.
Regular use of this method helps to increase the effectiveness of meetings. By reflecting on which measures they should maintain and which they should adapt, teams can gradually eliminate inefficient processes. The result is more focused and productive meetings in which every participant has the opportunity to contribute.
Recommended reading for support
Steven Rogelberg’s book “The Surprising Science of Meetings” remains a standard work even years after its first publication, because it scientifically demonstrates the negative effects of inefficient meetings and how they can be specifically and concretely improved in order to gain more enjoyment and efficiency in meetings.
A tool for all teams
Whether in small teams or large departments, “Stop – Start – Continue” can be easily integrated into your daily work routine and delivers results that can be implemented immediately. It promotes an open feedback culture and enables all team members to contribute their perspectives.
Conclusion: small adjustments, big impact
With “Stop – Start – Continue”, you give your team the opportunity to take responsibility for the quality of meetings and actively contribute to improvement. This simple method can help increase productivity, improve communication and boost engagement in meetings.
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