Unfortunately, too many corporate meetings don’t go this well. Often, they are a complete waste of time. But the good news is that they can be substantially improved. As I wrote in my bookNo-FailMeetings, meetings can actually multiply the effectiveness of your team. Toward that end, her...
In addition to having a meeting agenda that guides meeting participants towards accomplishing the meeting goals, participants of productive meetings have a clear understanding of what is expected of them to best support this process. This is where meeting ground rules come in to play. To save you...
For example, some teams point out when a team member is off topic by directly saying “That’s off topic” or by using an agreed-upon word, such as “jellyfish.” But all these variations of the ground rules are based on the assumption that the person calling jellyfish is correctly sta...
So, in a world with more distractions than ever, how do you give others the attention they’re longing for? Put your phone away. You can consider a “no phones” rule (or a “silent phones” rule) for meetings, conversations, even the dinner table. When you do, people wi...
Football, also called soccer, is a game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to maneuver the ball into the opposing team’s goal. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do
At every turn on the job, you’re training people how to perceive you. Teams represent an ongoing way to actively shape how you’re seen – both strategically and on an everyday level. Everything from the language you choose to the kind of physicality you bring to meetings shapes how you...
Timely arrivals tell a lot about your behavior and manners. Arriving on time for meetings shows that you respect the attendants. As a result, you gain mutual respect. Additionally, being punctual adds professionalism and shows that you take responsibility. ...
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For example, when emailing a colleague, you can use the same jargon and insider lingo you use in meetings. However, someone outside your organization may not know this terminology, so it’s best to stick to plain language they’ll understand. Similarly, while you can often use familiar ...
I met the team manager, Andrea. She got up as I came in, smiled, and offered me her hand. She made a quick reference to the college I'd been to, which showed that she remembered my interview, at least, and apologized for not having more time to chat, as she was on her way to...