# Introducing The Meeting Playbook: Smarter meetings start here
If you’ve ever sat through a meeting that could’ve been an email—or worse, a meeting with no agenda, no focus, and no clear outcome—this one’s for you.
We’re excited to launch The Meeting Master's Playbook (opens new window): a practical, no-fluff guide to better meetings. It’s packed with strategies we’ve picked up from real MuteDeck users who’ve seen it all: chaotic standups, endless brainstorms, and “can everyone mute, please?” moments.
Each chapter tackles a specific challenge, like running focused daily standups, using Pomodoro blocks during long sessions, prioritizing with the 80/20 rule, and handling off-topic ideas without derailing your agenda. If it happens in meetings, it’s in the playbook.
# Why we made this
At MuteDeck, we’re not just about building tools to control your mic and camera—we’re here to help you own your meetings. That means combining great tech with smart habits. The Meeting Playbook is the second part of that combo.
# What’s inside
Here’s a taste of what you’ll find in the playbook:
- ⏲️ How to run Pomodoro-powered meetings
- 📅 The best times to meet for engagement (and when to skip)
- 🧠 Using “parking lots” to keep discussions on track
- 📊 Visualizing priorities with the Analytic Hierarchy Process
- 💡 Icebreakers that don’t make people cringe
# It’s totally free
No login, no form, no nonsense. Just open it, read it, use what works for your team. We hope it helps you spend less time in meetings—and get more out of the ones you do have.
Explore the full playlist here: The Meeting Master's Playbook (opens new window)
# Oh—and yes, MuteDeck helps
MuteDeck is designed to give you one-tap control over your meeting tools, whether you're on Zoom, Teams, Meet, or something else. If you're implementing the tips from The Meeting Playbook, MuteDeck makes it a whole lot smoother.
Give it a try: mutedeck.com (opens new window)