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A worthy goal for sure, and some good strategies to help make meetings more productive. Let me throw this out there, how many meetings do you think some leaders call just so they have a meeting and fill their schedules? I often wonder if we cut out most useless meetings, what would they do for their jobs? Makes you think. Attendees who are stuck inside an already bad meeting are often left feeling powerless, with little guidance on how to turn things around. If this is you, here are some tips you can apply to improve meetings.

Let's play a game called 'Guess the Meeting's Purpose.' Spoiler alert: Nobody wins. 😅 How do you handle meetings that seem to drag on unnecessarily? Share your tactics for keeping things concise and efficient! ⏳👇 Want to learn progressive work practices from pioneers? Join our newsletter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDEe-yK9 #CorporateRebels #Meetings #Productivity #Motivation

☀️ Monday morning. Your calendar? Packed with meetings. How does that make you feel? Overwhelmed? Maybe even dreading it? For many, meetings have become an additional source of frustration. But here’s the problem: meetings aren’t going away. So, instead of seeing them as a drain on our: - Time - Energy - Resources What if we viewed them as a wellspring of: - Connection - Collaboration - New ideas Is it time to rethink your meeting mindset? Are meetings a drain, or can they be a wellspring of opportunity? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

“I don’t get it. We had all those meetings.” Meetings are a necessary part of work whether we like it or not, but not all meetings are created equal and frequent internal meetings can turn into lost productivity. So how do you keep your meetings in the “Goldilocks Zone” of productivity? If you’re still reading, you probably are expecting me to make a list on what I think are staples for effective meetings, but you’d be wrong! That’s because I don’t have that answer, your meeting attendees do. We’re so focused on getting external help and assistance that we always forget that we have a free consultant that can start giving us feedback within about 60 seconds or less: your own employees. If you have fostered a culture where you can take constructive feedback your employees will answer honestly and communicate their ideas to you, you’ll probably be very impressed with what you find. Listen to your people, they are your best consultants. Thank you to the New Yorker for the inspiration for this post and cartoon. #consulting #consultant #meeting #productivity #newyorker

Let’s face it—meetings can be productivity killers. But they don’t have to be! With these three quick fixes, you can make your meetings shorter, sharper, and way more impactful. Which tip will you try first? Let me know in the comments section below👇🏻 #productivity #softskills #meetings

How to make meetings shorter: put everyone in a plank position the entire time. How to make meetings shorter AND more effective: get my 1-day Meet Better workshop! 🥂 I can't guarantee it'll build core strength, but you'll learn to: - Make better decisions in your meetings - Drive action after your meetings - Deal with difficult people gracefully - Turbo-charge your influence and reputation - Improve your organisational meeting culture Visit my website or get in touch to start surprising people with engaging meetings that get shit done! ------- Hey, I'm Belinda and while I probably can't hold a plank for a minute, I COULD explain why better meetings will make you more money and build morale in under a minute. Don't believe me? Flick me a message and I'll prove it 😉 #leadershiptraining #workshopsnz #nzleaders #nzworkshops #meetings #corporateculture

Kill the MOJO to run effective #meetings? Bloated meetings are a curse and time guzzlers. Simple tricks to run effective meetings (& possibly free up your calendar) ✅ Clear meeting owner (MO). This person needs to ensure the meeting is actionable ✅ Remove joyful observers (JO). These people don't add (significant) value to meetings. Keep the meeting limited to the minimum number of people needed to close the decision ✅ Clear agenda w/ pre-read ✅ Participants to come prepared, if not give time to go over pre-read & discuss. ✅ End w/ clear notes (#decisions, discussions) & time-boxed action items (AIs) w/ owners #productivity #work #hack

Let's Talk Meetings: Which Saboteur Makes You Want to Scream? 💼 🤯 Last week, I plunged into the chaos 🌪️ that disrupts our meetings. The culprits? Meeting saboteurs. 😈 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿: 1️⃣ The Distractor 🙄 - Masters of irrelevant tales, turning focus into a distant memory. 2️⃣ The Dominator 💪 - Their motto: Why share the stage when you can own it? 3️⃣ The Negative Nancy 🚫 - Idea crushers, with a knack for criticism without contribution. 4️⃣ The Unprepared 😵 - Champions of improvisation, experts in making meetings marathon sessions. Sound familiar? 🤔 These characters don't just disrupt; they dismantle the very essence of collaboration. But here's the kicker: There's a way out. Workshops! They're not just meetings; they're the secret weapon to reclaiming productivity and harmony. ✌️ Discover more in the comments. Which saboteur tests your patience the most? Or have you encountered others not on this list? Let's collaborate and overcome. Share your thoughts below and let's navigate these challenges together. #Meetings #MeetingTips #Collaboration #Communication #Productivity #Efficiency #Teamwork #TeamBuilding #LinkedInLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #Facilitation #Workshopper

Let's Talk Meetings: Which Saboteur Makes You Want to Scream? 💼 🤯 Last week, I plunged into the chaos 🌪️ that disrupts our meetings. The culprits? Meeting saboteurs. 😈 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿: 1️⃣ The Distractor 🙄 - Masters of irrelevant tales, turning focus into a distant memory. 2️⃣ The Dominator 💪 - Their motto: Why share the stage when you can own it? 3️⃣ The Negative Nancy 🚫 - Idea crushers, with a knack for criticism without contribution. 4️⃣ The Unprepared 😵 - Champions of improvisation, experts in making meetings marathon sessions. Sound familiar? 🤔 These characters don't just disrupt; they dismantle the very essence of collaboration. But here's the kicker: There's a way out. Workshops! They're not just meetings; they're the secret weapon to reclaiming productivity and harmony. ✌️ Discover more in the comments. Which saboteur tests your patience the most? Or have you encountered others not on this list? Let's collaborate and overcome. Share your thoughts below and let's navigate these challenges together. #Meetings #MeetingTips #Collaboration #Communication #Productivity #Efficiency #Teamwork #TeamBuilding #LinkedInLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #Facilitation #Workshopper