Mastering the Pre-Wire - The Secret to Productive Meetings
Effective communication and preparation are key to successful meetings and decision-making processes. One powerful technique that can significantly enhance the outcome of your meetings is the "pre-wire." This concept, which involves holding preliminary discussions before the main meeting, ensures that all participants are on the same page and any potential concerns are addressed in advance. When I was with APM I learned the phrase “pre-wire.” A pre-wire is simply the meeting before the meeting. As consultants it was important to share the meeting agenda with the customer and be aware of any concerns that they may have. As a manager I still find pre-wires important. For example, we always review the IT Steering Committee agenda with the chairperson a few days in advance of the meeting. The better prepared I am for the pre-wire the better the Steering Committee meeting will go. ...