Ever been in a meeting where one of these situations occurred? You’re scheduled to hold a virtual meeting, but the meeting participant...

Status update meetings have dubious reputations. They can take too much time, apply to some team members more than others, and bore...

We’ve all been there. You know. That Meeting. The one in which the Latecomer breezes into the room five minutes after the meeting starts....

A skilled facilitator can make a meeting feel thoughtful, cohesive, participatory, and even enjoyable. Yes, enjoyable. Every facilitator...

As one year ends and another begins, we reflect on the past year, set intentions, and consider what habits to modify or create to support...

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You’ve just had what you think was a great meeting in which you and your team achieved the meeting objective. A couple weeks later,...

Discount Revenge is a challenging dynamic that can occur when people meet to discuss new ideas. It sabotages innovation in meetings. It...

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“The strongest message about how you want your culture to perform is embedded in how you conduct your meetings.” - Bob Pothier, Director...

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Have you ever felt frustrated in meetings when it seems the only way to participate is to be loud and talkative? Or when there is an...

Do you struggle with chaotic meetings that waste your team’s time and harm productivity? Have you thought about improving your meetings...

You’re sold on the value of note-taking and ready to create a consistent note-taking practice during meetings. But how do you balance...

With the increasing challenges of global competition and shifting market demands, virtual teams are finding it essential to effectively...

Fall, the season of change and letting go, is right around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere. How can you harness the spirit of fall...

Many people think of note-taking as an administrative task, but it’s actually a skill that, done thoughtfully, requires active attention...

Making group decisions is one of the great challenges of meetings. Oftentimes, decisions are made by a show of hands, the...

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What are the magic ingredients for a successful meeting? A meeting in which participants build relationships, exchange ideas, unearth...