[Mystalic]

Take note from the Paypal model when they first started out - have as few meetings as possible, hit only the key points, and again, don't have unnecessary meetings.

Just cover what needs to be covered and allow people to get to their work. Fast paced.

And have people stand if possible, not sit. And no laptops or cell phones in the room. They'll pay attention in both instances.

[chrisbroadfoot]

Where I work, we have a stand-up meeting every day. It only takes 10 minutes and everyone is on the same page.

Fortnightly, we have longer, sit-down meetings, generally for planning.

I think it works well, although the sit-down meetings sometimes draw out too much discussion, I think this should be avoided to keep the meeting on point and not to bore/waste people's time