Every meeting room should have an “Enter Only if You Know Your Purpose in This Meeting” sign hung outside it. So if no one is sitting in your conference room when you get ready to lead a discussion, Your would-be participants are indicating you’ve got some work to do.
The majority of an organization’s-and a leader’s-work takes place in meetings. So why do leaders choose to not become proficient in the skills that significantly improve the outcome of those meetings?
As I often emphasize, words matter. And the simple word “why” can REALLY matter. Discover how this three-letter word can transform a well-intended post-project or safety review into a contentious debate. Curious to learn more about how to navigate this? Check out this week’s blog!
Too often teams are essentially force-marched through a problem-solving or decision-making process that is at odds with where they are at. This can result in disengaged participants and curtail innovative thinking.
This article highlights the importance of making the process work for you for better team and business outcomes.
We frequently hear that brainstorming is a wonderful way to create new ideas. It turns out it’s a poor route. What should be done instead? Leverage the excellence of the brain by connecting the dots to boost innovation.
To what extent do you spend time exploring the specific problem to be solved before leaping into a focus on the solution? If you don’t, you risk experiencing the prevalent and dismal 60-80% implementation failure rate associated with organizational initiatives such as data analytics, DEI, and HR programs.
Face-to-face meetings are the most expensive form of communication. Are you getting the full value from this investment when you hold a meeting? Do you even need to meet? Using these tips ensures you are getting the best return for your meeting investment.
What are the better questions that should be asked when evaluating proposals? Learn why requiring narratives instead of PowerPoint during presentations assists leaders in asking the questions that enhance the rigor of idea evaluation reviews.
Listening “below the words” gives insight into a person’s underlying motivations and informs the better question.
Do you lead risk or uncertainty assessment workshops? You might want to get a reading on the various interpretations of certain words in your meeting room.
