"Can you jump on a call?" is a common question in our modernized working world. However, is it time to rethink this? Ingvar Kamprad was a firm believer in keeping meetings minimal, and my experiences building Bubbles led me to concur with that. Let's explore.
Meetings are essential in the workplace, but they desperately need revitalization — and Jeff Bezos' two-pizza rule, focusing on small groups for efficiency, may not suit the dynamics of today's diverse workplaces.
Today there is an endless stream of virtual meetings. Many of them terrible. That's right. Terrible. Often it is not the content. It is the delivery and the virtual "stage."
The art of persuasion is not just about the notes, the data, and the pitch; it's about creating a connection that resonates with the audience. We explore how a blend of story, active listening, and genuine interaction can not only capture attention but also win hearts and minds, setting the stage for achieving success in any meeting.
Now more than ever before, we're in a meeting overload, spending countless hours on calls and in brainstorming sessions with our colleagues, only to get nothing done. Here are five ways to make your meetings more efficient.
Instead of having your employees dread meetings, create a dynamic session for them so they can feel their time is being valued by learning the five Ps of productive meetings.
Meetings that do not have a unique purpose, warrant debate or specific action item decisions are not inclusive — and therefore tend to be unproductive. Here's how to make sure you're making the most of your meeting time.
Online meetings have become an unavoidable part of business life, but they can swallow up significant amounts of time, reducing productivity and causing Zoom fatigue.
I sent out an email to every single NBA owner, asking if they'd be open to meeting with me. What happened next literally changed the trajectory of my life.
The smartest man in the room lost investors and customers and made enemies instead, simply by breaking these five cardinal rules of sales and business communication.
Regular check-ins with your teams are not only inevitable, but they are also invaluable; however, the team or project status meeting — everyone's favorite — may have a foot in the grave.
A regular town hall not only keeps everyone in the loop about your bottom line, but it's a special opportunity to make employees feel valued and close to each other.
Over-indexing on collaborative time is taking a toll on employees' productivity and wellbeing. Here's how to fix common meeting mistakes in the remote era.