3T1G-7: Make Meetings Small Again

Episode 7

Why are so many people hesitant to turn on their cameras during virtual mAre you tired of endless meetings that waste your time?

Your calendar looks like TETRIS in Level 42?

Then it’s time to „Make Meetings Small Again“. In this episode Carsten, Günter and Thomas discuss 6 Meeting Rules to end the usual meeting madness and free time to get work done:

1. „No Meeting“ is Good Meeting
2. Respect Availability
3. Participation Minimalism
4. Agenda and Minutes – always
5. Stay Focused
6. Punctuality is a must

Join us and explore „Make Meetings Small again“ as a necessary step towards a more efficient and respectful work culture.

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Further content on the topic of this episode:

For those interested in exploring more information of using cameras during virtual meetings, we’ve compiled a list of insightful articles. These articles coWe are not alone in requesting changes in meeting culture. Following ressoures show silimart approaches than us.

• 5 Winning Strategies For Productive Meetings In 2025¹external Link: https://www.forbes.com/ – Forbes; last visit May 31^st 2025
• Too Many Meetings: A Best Practice Guide for Improved Meeting Culture²external link: https://www.focuswise.com/ – Focuswise; last visit May 31^st 2025
• 5 Meeting Culture Best Practices³external link: https://resources.foundant.com/ – Foundant Technologies; last visit May 31^st 2025

We encourage you to read these articles and consider the practical solutions discussed in our episode. „Make Meetings Small Again“ is more than just a catchy slogan – it’s a necessary step towards a more efficient and respectful work culture. Please like and comment the episode and rate the podcats to help spreading the word.

Hosts & Content: Carsten Maßmann, Günter Prömpers, Thomas Schmidt

The voice of intro & outro: Johanna​ Riel Mbappe

Postproduction: Knut​ Wagner