“A well-executed Huddle creates focus, accountability, alignment (line-of-sight), and a sense of urgency to take action and drive improved results”
Recently, we explained why you should hold weekly “Huddles” as opposed to traditional staff meetings and how to format those Huddles to ensure they are effective. However, a consistent format is only a small aspect of the overall Huddle framework. For a workplace Huddle to be most effective, you must get your team into the habit of communicating in a specific way. Complete the checklist below to see if your Huddles meet these 12 communication criteria:
Developing a consistent Huddling framework is a process that will evolve and develop with your company; don’t be discouraged if you can’t check all 12 boxes off immediately. We’ll continue to provide you with tips on how to improve your Huddling process. You can also take a look at this classic Huddle video for inspiration.