Connecting the Dots The Secret to Meetings People Actually Enjoy with Jess Britt
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May 29, 2025 
Jess Britt, an executive coach and consultant, shares her expertise in transforming organizational cultures through effective meeting dynamics. She discusses strategies for assessing and optimizing meeting cultures, emphasizing clear objectives and participant engagement. Topics include the challenges of virtual versus in-person meetings, integrating AI participants, and the importance of intentional leadership. Jess provides practical tips for new leaders to foster collaboration and productivity in their team meetings.
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Start Meetings with Clear Objectives
- Start every meeting by clarifying the objective to decide if a meeting is necessary and how much time is needed.
- Confirm at the end whether the objective was met to evaluate meeting effectiveness.
Use Strategic Warm-Ups to Engage
- Open meetings with a warm-up question related to work to engage attendees early and focus their attention.
- Use questions that connect to the meeting’s topic to pave the way for participation later.
Foster Connection and Progress
- Create opportunities for connection and progress to make meetings enjoyable.
- Break larger groups into smaller discussions to increase participation and learning.