The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

Ep 96 - Making Meetings More Effective Especially for Introverts with Dr. Joe Allen

Nov 14, 2022

55:28

Are you an introvert who dreads attending meetings? You're not alone. Whether virtual or in-person, meetings are often ineffective and can feel like a waste of time. Whether you're leading the meeting or an attendee, listen as we explore ways to make meetings better!

Join David as he talks with Dr. Joe Allen AKA "The Meeting Doctor" about making more effective meetings. Some of the topics we'll discuss are whether you even need a meeting, and what to do before, during, and after the meeting. We'll look at some specific strategies for leading teams of introverts and extroverts. We also discuss how to have your voice heard in a meeting as an introvert.

Listen and evaluate your time spent in meetings so you can be more effective and get those things done that you need to.

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Joseph A. Allen, Ph.D., is a Professor of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology at the University of Utah. He directs the Center for Meeting Effectiveness housed in the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Dr. Allen has consulted for more than 400 non-profit and for-profit organizations. His research has attracted internal and external grant funding of more than $8.5 million since 2010. Dr. Allen’s recent work can be found at www.joeallen.org and he can be reached at joseph.a.allen@utah.edu.

Visit Joe online at: www.joeallen.org

Get Joe's Books:

Running Effective Meetings for Dummies
Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting
Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work