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Culture Bytes: Ditch the Drag - Make Executive Meetings Work for You

Sue Tetzlaff Season 1 Episode 48

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In this episode of Culture Change RX, Sue Tetzlaff discusses the importance of shaping up weekly executive team meetings to enhance collaboration, decision-making, and organizational progress. Drawing from over 30 years of healthcare executive experience, she emphasizes the need for a clear purpose, strategic agenda, and continuous improvement in meeting effectiveness. The episode also highlights resources available for executives to optimize their meetings and drive impactful outcomes.


  • Effective executive team meetings foster collaboration and drive success.
  • A clear purpose is essential for effective meetings.
  • Focus executive team meeting agendas on strategic decisions, not operational details.
  • Less is more: prioritize fewer, impactful agenda items.
  • Continuous improvement is key to optimizing meeting effectiveness over time.
  • Regular assessments can enhance meeting functionality.
  • Resources are available to help shape up meetings.
  • Make every meeting count and strive for improvement.


13th Annual Healthcare Executive Forum - June 18 (afternoon) and June 19 (morning)
High Reliability, Just Culture & Psychological Safety Made Simple focuses on breaking down these critical concepts into practical, actionable strategies tailored for senior leaders in small and rural healthcare settings. 

 🎟 Event Registration & Details

13th Annual Healthcare Executive Forum - June 18 (afternoon) and June 19 (morning)
High Reliability, Just Culture & Psychological Safety Made Simple focuses on breaking down these critical concepts into practical, actionable strategies tailored for senior leaders in small and rural healthcare settings. 

 🎟 Event Registration & Details

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