Efficient meetings are a critical component of a successful product development process. Decisions of consequence are made and measures are planned in project, departmental, or steering committee meetings. However, these meetings often prove to be time-consuming with minimal added value. The principles of lean management, which focus on eliminating waste and maximizing value creation, offer valuable approaches to making meetings more targeted and productive. This blog post identifies the typical symptoms of inefficient meetings, their causes, and demonstrates how lean management principles can be employed to optimize them.