meetings

• Closing a Meeting with Energy and Commitment

  Posted July 31, 2018 by mdoerr
  When leaders aren't closing a meeting by reviewing accomplishments, addressing feelings and committing to next actions, meetings don't succeed.

• Leading Meetings: A Plan for Success

  Posted July 3, 2018 by mdoerr

  Please, not another meeting! Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash

  “Wasted time”, “Redundant”, “Nothing is accomplished” and “No clear purpose;” these phrases appeared on sticky notes after I’d asked participants to post a meeting complaint. The question was asked as a part of a facilitation training I conducted…

• Better meetings ahead

  Posted March 23, 2018 by mdoerr
  Well-planned and well-facilitated meetings give energy and clarity. My most successful meetings have been where I’ve spent nearly as much time in planning as in the meeting itself. Positive meeting outcomes are achieved because of preparation and maintaining meeting tempo.