Meeting Effectiveness Perth
Helping Organisations Have Better Meetings and Make Better Decisions
Meetings are where organisations make decisions.
Approve projects.
Solve problems.
Allocate resources.
Manage risk.
Set strategy.
Build relationships.
So why do so many meetings leave people frustrated, disengaged and wondering why they were there in the first place?
After more than 40 years working with organisations across Australia and internationally, I’ve reached a simple conclusion.
Poor meetings rarely happen because people don’t care.
They happen because nobody has ever shown people what good meetings look like.
That’s where I can help.
Better Meetings. Better Decisions. Better Organisations.
Meeting effectiveness is about far more than starting on time or following an agenda.
It’s about creating meetings where people contribute openly, decisions are made confidently and everyone leaves knowing what happens next.
When meetings improve, organisations improve.
Communication becomes clearer.
Decision making becomes faster.
Accountability increases.
People spend less time talking in circles and more time getting things done.
Why Meetings Go Wrong
I’ve watched hundreds of meetings over the years.
Board meetings.
Executive meetings.
Council meetings.
Committee meetings.
Project meetings.
Leadership retreats.
One thing has become very clear.
The problems are remarkably consistent.
People arrive unprepared.
The purpose isn’t clear.
One or two voices dominate.
Important issues are avoided.
Discussion drifts.
Decisions remain vague.
Actions disappear between meetings.
The good news is that every one of these problems can be fixed.
How I Help
Every organisation is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Depending on your needs, I can help with:
- Reviewing the effectiveness of your meetings
- Facilitating important meetings and workshops
- Coaching Chairs and meeting leaders
- Improving board and governance meetings
- Meeting procedures and governance
- Agenda design
- Decision-making processes
- Improving participation and engagement
- Chairing difficult meetings
- Training leadership teams
- Minute taking and meeting records
- Running more productive hybrid and online meetings
The goal is always the same.
Helping your organisation spend less time in meetings and achieve more because of them.
Why Organisations Choose David Price
Meetings have been the focus of my professional life for decades.
I’ve observed, chaired, facilitated and reviewed meetings across corporate organisations, local government, professional associations and community organisations.
I’ve written books on meetings.
Answered meeting questions from people around the world.
Coached Chairs, Chief Executive Officers and leadership teams.
Facilitated difficult conversations.
Developed practical systems that organisations continue using long after I have left.
Clients don’t engage me because I know the rules.
They engage me because I understand the people.
Good meetings are never just about procedure.
They are about behaviour, leadership, communication and decision making.
That is where real improvement happens.
Who I Work With
I work with:
- Boards and directors
- Executive leadership teams
- Local government councils
- Business owners
- Senior managers
- Professional associations
- Community organisations
- Not-for-profit organisations
Whether your meetings involve six people or sixty, the principles of effective meetings remain remarkably similar.
What You Can Expect
When we work together, you can expect practical solutions rather than theory.
That may include:
- An independent review of your current meetings
- Practical recommendations that are easy to implement
- Coaching for Chairs and meeting leaders
- Training tailored to your organisation
- Better agendas
- Better participation
- Better decision making
- Better follow-through
My aim isn’t simply to improve your next meeting.
It’s to improve every meeting that follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meeting effectiveness?
Meeting effectiveness is the ability of a meeting to achieve its purpose while making the best possible use of people’s time, knowledge and experience. Effective meetings lead to better decisions, clearer actions and stronger accountability.
Can you review our meetings?
Yes. I regularly observe meetings and provide practical recommendations that improve the way organisations plan, lead and follow up their meetings.
Do you work with boards as well as management teams?
Absolutely. I work with boards, executive teams, councils, committees and leadership groups across many different sectors.
Can you help improve meeting culture?
Yes. Improving meeting effectiveness isn’t just about changing agendas or procedures. It is about changing the behaviours and habits that determine whether meetings succeed.
Do you provide training?
Yes. I deliver workshops, coaching and keynote presentations covering every aspect of meeting effectiveness, governance, chairing meetings and professional minute taking.
Let’s Make Your Meetings Worth Attending
Most organisations don’t need more meetings.
They need better meetings.
Meetings where people think clearly.
Contribute confidently.
Respect each other’s time.
Make good decisions.
And leave knowing exactly what happens next.
If your organisation is ready to improve the quality of its meetings, I’d welcome the opportunity to help.
Because when meetings improve, everything that depends on those meetings improves as well.