Category: HMMM…Having More Meaningful Meetings
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Post 40: Bringing It All Together
The article outlines five strategies to enhance meeting engagement: kick-off activities, clear agendas, participation questions, smaller discussions, and post-meeting resource sharing, emphasizing the use of visuals for effectiveness.
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Post 39: MEETING KICKOFF ACTIVITY
The post encourages teams to address and acknowledge their challenges, metaphorically referred to as “garbage,” by fostering open discussions and using creative methods to visualize and combat negativity.
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Post 38: MEETING KICKOFF ACTIVITY
A Meeting Kickoff Activity Idea: Invite your team members to “Share a Special Snow Story”.
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Post 37: MEETING OBJECTIVES AND PLANNING/ATTENDING MEETINGS
Reflect on self-imposed rules that may hinder creativity. Being more flexible is important in meetings where you want to foster a creative atmosphere for participants.
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Post 36: MEETING KICKOFF ACTIVITY / USING TECHNOLOGY
During the holiday season, managers should facilitate discussions about team availability, encouraging sharing of personal plans and support, while utilizing a visual Role Call Chart.
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Post 35: ATTENDING MEETINGS / CONFERENCES
To maximize time spent in meetings, set personal objectives beforehand. Visualize your goals using a low-bar and high-bar on paper. Hosts should facilitate this exercise for attendees.
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Post 34: MEETING KICKOFF ACTIVITY
Encourage team bonding during a meeting after time off by taking a moment to share gratitude. Use visuals to prompt discussion and allow everyone to participate in sharing.
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Post 33: MEETING BREAKS
To relieve stress after long meetings, doodle for 10 minutes by transforming circles into creative designs.
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Post 32: INTENTIONAL PLANNING AND MEETING OBJECTIVES
To effectively host a team meeting, create a Meeting Plan outlining desired outcomes for your team. Share it in advance, add it to the agenda, and design interactive activities accordingly.
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Post 31: MEETING KICKOFF ACTIVITY
Encourage team discussions on adapting roles by starting meetings with focused questions. Use visuals, like a chameleon, to foster open conversations and share personal experiences to enhance connections.
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