How often do you walk out of a meeting or one-to-one and think, “What just happened there?” or “That could have been so much quicker”? You know that feeling – someone pops their head in the door asking for a “quick chat,” and an hour later you’re still sitting there, no clearer about what was […]
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Does this ever happen to you?You have a meeting with a colleague or your management team. Everyone nods in agreement. You leave thinking the way forward is clear. And yet, a week later, the same issue is back on the table and nothing has shifted at all. You might find yourself wondering: “Why aren’t they
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Previously in this series, we delved into the principles of meeting purpose and process, offering practical suggestions to enhance meeting structure and amplify attendee participation. Today, we are bringing the series to a close by outlining the key takeaways, and exploring the benefits of drafting a charter or mini-contract with your team to ensure effective
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Effective meetings are one of the cornerstones of a successful team, but it can be a challenge to keep discussions on track, engage all participants, and ensure constructive outcomes. Previously, we’ve looked at some aspects of the ‘how’ or meeting process that you might consider in advance, as well as setting ground rules for interactions
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In our previous two blog posts, we’ve looked at the importance of having a clear purpose and clear objectives for your meeting, as well as ensuring time and attention are spent on the process as well as the content. Today, we will delve deeper into process management, particularly in relation to how people interact with
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From the hum of bustling team huddles to the high-stakes decisions made in boardroom discussions, meetings serve as the lifeblood of any organisation. They provide a collaborative space where progress is assessed, goals are set, and crucial decisions are made. Yet, we’ve all experienced the frustration of sitting through an ineffective meeting—a room filled with
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As a corporate manager or team leader, you know how critical it is to have effective team meetings that bring greater alignment, creativity, and synergy to your organisation. Every meeting is an opportunity to build relationships and develop trust and collaboration capacity within the team, which in turn can facilitate greater cohesion and alignment outside
Listening to a podcast recently, I was struck by social scientist Brene Brown’s response when asked about the culture of her organisation: “The culture of our organization is, there’s no meeting after the meeting” To what extent could you say that in the case of the team you lead there are no meetings after (or
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Facilitating people to come up with their own solutions rather than telling them what to do is probably the number one challenge most participants in Mediation training courses identify. The skill or rather combination of micro-skills encompassed in an ‘Ask and Listen’ rather than ‘Tell and Sell’ approach to problem-solving are also essential competencies in
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You’ve asked them once, you’ve asked them a second time and yet the behaviour still keeps happening. How to address behaviour that persists despite your feedback about it… Transcript Hi Mary Rafferty here Today I want to talk to you about a question that came up yesterday in a seminar I was delivering to a
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