Stop Wasting Time: Use the MEETUPS Framework to Lead Meetings That Matter

Let’s be honest—most meetings miss the mark.

They lack purpose. They run long. They can wander.
And when it’s over, people are left asking: Why did we even meet?

But it doesn’t have to be that way.
What if your meetings became a strategic advantage?

That’s the power of THE MEETUPS FRAMEWORK—a simple, 7-step tool to help you lead meetings that drive clarity, connection, and action.

Introducing: M.E.E.T.U.P.S.

Each letter represents a key checkpoint to walk through before—or during—your meeting. Use it to stay focused, respect time, and move things forward.

M – Mission
Why are we meeting?
Every meeting needs a clear reason to exist. Define the purpose up front.

Ask: What’s the point?

E – Expected Outcome
What do we want to walk away with?
Decide what success looks like: a decision, an action plan, alignment, or something else?

Ask: What result are we aiming for?

E – Engagement
Who needs to be in ...