Before calling a meeting, ask yourself if one is really necessary. Given the high
cost of people’s time, meetings are an expensive choice for getting things done.
Maybe you could accomplish your goal with a phone call, a memo, or an e-mail
instead. For example, if you are simply distributing information and you don’t
need participants’ feedback, a memo might be sufficient. If you only hold
meetings that are necessary, you’ll build a reputation as a person who doesn’t
waste others’ time in meetings.