# [ScaleX Bite-Size]—How to Run Better Meetings with Dr Marcia Goddard

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Podcast: [ScaleX™ Insider Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scalex-insider-podcast-5948037)
Published: 2026-06-26T03:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://simplescaling.com/
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Why do most meetings fail —even in high-performing businesses? According to neuroscientist and Formula One researcher Dr Marcia Goddard , the problem is not complexity, budget, or talent. It's structure. One of the clearest lessons from Formula One teams is that communication systems determine performance. And in most organisations, meetings are where those systems break down first. In this conversation, Dr Marcia Goddard explains why poorly structured meetings are one of the biggest hidden blockers of productivity, decision-making, and culture inside organisations. If meetings are unclear, unfocused, or unstructured, they don't just waste time—they actively damage performance. She breaks down what F1 teams do differently: absolute clarity on purpose, strict agendas, defined roles, and disciplined communication channels. In contrast, most business meetings suffer from lack of preparation, no agenda discipline, unclear expectations, and misaligned outcomes. The result? People leave meetings unsure of what was decided, what they are responsible for, or what happens next. Marcia also highlights a critical leadership blind spot: meetings often fail because leaders assume everyone has the same understanding of the purpose. But in reality, meetings typically fall into three categories—information sharing, brainstorming, or decision-making—and mixing these creates confusion and frustration. Finally, she explains how communication tools like chat functions, Slack channels, and pre-meeting agendas can dramatically improve input quality and decision accuracy by allowing more voices to be heard beyond just the loudest participants. This episode reframes meetings not as administrative routines—but as a direct reflection of organisational culture and performance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most…

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