A meeting doesn’t end when the last question is answered — real impact often comes from what happens next.
Following through on decisions made and insights gathered from meeting discussions builds trust. It also fosters transparency and helps you host even better meetings in the future.
Here are 4 tips for making the most of your meeting outcomes:
1. Act on decisions made
Meetings often lead to important decisions. It’s important to summarize the key takeaways and clearly assign the next steps.
💡 Sharing decisions quickly after a meeting helps build accountability and ensures that everyone is aligned moving forward.
2. Take feedback seriously
If you collected feedback through Slido polls or surveys, don’t let is go unused. Review the results promptly and carefully – and then act wherever possible.
💡 Even small changes based on feedback show that you’re listening. Making these changes can directly improve how you run future meeting.
3. Use your analytics to plan ahead
Slido’s analytics offer valuable insights into participation, engagement, and sentiment. After your meeting, dive into the data to see what worked well and what could be improved.
💡 Use these insights to fine-tune the format, topics, or timing of your upcoming meetings.
4. Celebrate contributions
Recognizing people’s input keeps motivation high after the meeting ends. After your meeting, highlight the great ideas, thoughtful questions, and/or important contributions shared during the discussions.
💡 Acknowledging contributions shows your team that their voice matters. And it encourages even more engagement the next time.
Pro tip: Share a quick “What we learned and what’s next” message after each meeting. This closes the meeting loop and sets you up for even better collaboration moving forward.
Do you ever run out of time when trying to answer questions during your meetings? Check out our guide for addressing unanswered questions afterwards.
