Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Karin Reed and industrial psychologist Joe Allen as they tackle the notorious issue of ineffective meetings. They dive into why people dread gatherings and share crucial strategies for transformation. Discover the significance of intentionality, realistic agendas, and equitable participation, especially in hybrid formats. Karin offers tips on enhancing presence through eye contact and lighting, while Joe addresses disruptive behaviors. This insightful dialogue promises to reshape your approach to meetings!
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insights INSIGHT
Poor Meeting Perceptions
Many meetings are rated as poor, indicating widespread dissatisfaction.
This negativity is self-perpetuating, fueled by shared complaints and ingrained habits.
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Meeting Ineffectiveness
Ineffective meetings often lack a clear purpose and proactive facilitation.
Meeting bloat and unequal participation also hinder productivity and decision-making.
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Promote Participation Equity
Validate all forms of participation, including chat and spoken contributions, to ensure equity.
Actively facilitate by acknowledging remote participants and giving them the floor.
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Delve into why people hate meetings, explore what hinders their effectiveness, and how to change that. Karin Reed (Emmy Award winner) and Joe Allen (“The Meeting Doctor”) join Matt Abrahams in the first of a two-part series that aims to reshape your approach to meetings and help you make them effective and meaningful, whether in person, virtual or hybrid.
They shed light on the constraints hindering effective meetings, and explore strategies for optimizing meetings, emphasizing the importance of right-sizing meetings and focusing on realistic agendas. Karin provides valuable tips for enhancing on-air presence, focusing on aspects like eye contact, lighting, and framing, while Joe tackles the challenges of managing disruptive behaviors in virtual meetings. Don't miss this insightful exploration into the world of how to make meetings better.
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