Why Successful Meetings Are Your Secret Weapon for Organizational Excellence

Ever feel like you're stuck in an eternal loop of ineffective meetings, dying a slow death, one meeting at a time? Welcome to most of my career. In fact, did you know that over 50% of employees do not think their meetings are an effective use of their time? I am on a mission to reclaim the lost art of meetings and show you how to transform them into dynamic sessions that foster not only communication but genuine connection. Here are a few tips!

1. Co-Creation: Meetings Tailored for Success

The secret sauce? Co-creation. Involve your team members in shaping the meeting structure and cadence. Who knows better about what works for them than your team?

2. A Trip Report Kickoff: Where Casual Meets Crucial

Start every meeting with a 'Trip Report.' This is a friendly chat about weekend adventures or recent escapades. It helps your team connect with one another. And where there is connection, there is a powerful foundation for innovation, collaboration, and the boundless potential for collective success.

3. Talk Less

In leadership, less talk can mean more. Stop talking the entire meeting. Nobody is interested in listening to someone talk for a whole hour. Do a meeting host rotation and when in doubt, think this: WAIT - Why Am I Talking? Share time with others and watch your team transform.

4. Building the Team, One Challenge at a Time

Meetings are not just about discussing tasks; they're about conquering challenges as a united front. Addressing issues together builds trust, camaraderie, and a sense of shared purpose. When the team rallies around a challenge, the magic happens – problems get solved, and bonds get stronger.

Conclusion: Let's Turn the Tide on Boring Meetings!

Effective meetings are the vibrant threads that weave connection, communication, and collaboration. I encourage you to continuously be thinking about how you can make your meetings better. Our meetings should always be a work in progress. Let’s embark on a journey where each gathering is a source of knowledge and energy.

Here's to meetings that inspire, inform, and leave us eager for more. Cheers to the art of effective meetings!

If you are interested in receiving the framework I personally follow for effective meetings, just ask and I’ll send it over!

Terrilyn