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Casual Articles - Getting the Most From Your Meetings
Dialogue vs. Discussion
Have you ever sat in a meeting where everyone is busy giving their point of view and trying to prove why they are right? Where no one is actually listening or trying to understand other individuals’ points of view. The alternative meeting format is where everyone listens to and agrees with the meeting leader. No one contributes or adds ideas, they are just compliant.In my experience most meeting are either one or the other. But when you think about it, what is the point of most meetings? Meetings are usually held to make dec
gets side-tracked?Have you ever sat in a meeting where everyone is busy giving their point of view and trying to prove why they are right? Where no one is actually listening or trying to understand other individuals’ points of view. The alternative meeting format is where everyone listens to and agrees with the meeting leader. No one contributes or adds ideas, they are just compliant.In my experience most meeting are either one or the other. But when you think about it, what is the point of most meetings? Meetings are usually held to make dec
- Decide who should attend.
Once you know what you're looking for you should be able to decide who should be there and what they will bring to your meeting. Try not to make it a cast of millions. Meetings with more than seven or eight people in active discussion will rarely be productive. If you need to invite more than this, try approaching the subject matte
A Look at Wireless Security Cameras
If you need to partially conceal your cameras from view, wireless security cameras are the way to go. Locations such as banks use a combination of wireless and wired, visible and hidden cameras to intimidate potential robbers, but continue photographing them even if they disable the wired cameras.Las Vegas casinos do the same. Look around you the next time you enter a casino or a bank. There are cameras evident and these are for “publicity” purposes. That is, they are there to intimidate a potential robber or petty thief fro
How many times have you been to a business meeting and wondered just what it was all about or why they had bothered calling it in the first place? Unproductive and unnecessary meetings can be aggravating for everyone involved. They can also be a spectacular waste of valuable time and manhours if not approached and managed appropriately.If you need to partially conceal your cameras from view, wireless security cameras are the way to go. Locations such as banks use a combination of wireless and wired, visible and hidden cameras to intimidate potential robbers, but continue photographing them even if they disable the wired cameras.Las Vegas casinos do the same. Look around you the next time you enter a casino or a bank. There are cameras evident and these are for “publicity” purposes. That is, they are there to intimidate a potential robber or petty thief fro
Most unproductive meetings fail before they start, through a lack of preparation. By making sure you prepare for the meeting and then managing the gathering, you can ensure that your meetings are much more productive.
Firstly, before calling any meeting, decide whether a meeting is appropriate at all. Meetings should really only be called if there is a defined objective. If you have no objective, then think twice about calling the meeting. Your objective could be one of many things though, like:
- making a decision
- gaining agreement
- gaining information
- reviewing progress
- building a team.
Make sure you know why you're calling the meeting and that a meeting is appropriate. Ask yourself, 'how else could I do this?' and 'what will this cost?'.
Secondly, as with most things in business, proper planning and preparation is essential.
- Decide your objective in advance.
What is it that you want from the meeting and the attendees?
- Plan your discussion topics.
What will you be talking about? How will the discussions go? What are the likely 'rabbit-holes' or off-subject distractions that will arise. What will you do if the discussion gets side-tracked?
- Decide who should attend.
Once you know what you're looking for you should be able to decide who should be there and what they will bring to your meeting. Try not to make it a cast of millions. Meetings with more than seven or eight people in active discussion will rarely be productive. If you need to invite more than this, try approaching the subject matter
Color Theory 101 for Marketing Professionals: 21 Rules
A new client of mine bought a 54-year-old company and told me that his first objective was to give the company a long overdue face-lift including a new logo. We sat down to talk about what he wanted, and though he was relatively open to ideas, I received strict orders to avoid the yellow and orange combination used in the company's current logo. While we were on the discussion of color, I brought out a Pantone swatch book to focus our efforts. My client was curious about how designers like myself went about choosing color.Wh
t, through a lack of preparation. By making sure you prepare for the meeting and then managing the gathering, you can ensure that your meetings are much more productive.A new client of mine bought a 54-year-old company and told me that his first objective was to give the company a long overdue face-lift including a new logo. We sat down to talk about what he wanted, and though he was relatively open to ideas, I received strict orders to avoid the yellow and orange combination used in the company's current logo. While we were on the discussion of color, I brought out a Pantone swatch book to focus our efforts. My client was curious about how designers like myself went about choosing color.Wh
Firstly, before calling any meeting, decide whether a meeting is appropriate at all. Meetings should really only be called if there is a defined objective. If you have no objective, then think twice about calling the meeting. Your objective could be one of many things though, like:
- making a decision
- gaining agreement
- gaining information
- reviewing progress
- building a team.
Make sure you know why you're calling the meeting and that a meeting is appropriate. Ask yourself, 'how else could I do this?' and 'what will this cost?'.
Secondly, as with most things in business, proper planning and preparation is essential.
- Decide your objective in advance.
What is it that you want from the meeting and the attendees?
- Plan your discussion topics.
What will you be talking about? How will the discussions go? What are the likely 'rabbit-holes' or off-subject distractions that will arise. What will you do if the discussion gets side-tracked?
- Decide who should attend.
Once you know what you're looking for you should be able to decide who should be there and what they will bring to your meeting. Try not to make it a cast of millions. Meetings with more than seven or eight people in active discussion will rarely be productive. If you need to invite more than this, try approaching the subject matte
Top 8 Reasons to Use a Site Selection Company for Your Next Meeting or Retreat
Picture this…It’s a typical Monday morning…you’re swamped, it’s 11:00am and you are just getting through the projects on your desk that didn’t get finished from last week. It’s almost time for lunch and you haven’t even started today’s list yet. And then your boss walks in…1. He just told you that he wants to conduct an offsite meeting to talk about increasing sales for next year. He has great vision, but no concept of what planning this meeting takes.2. He wants the meeting to be held next month over
ng the meeting. Your objective could be one of many things though, like:Picture this…It’s a typical Monday morning…you’re swamped, it’s 11:00am and you are just getting through the projects on your desk that didn’t get finished from last week. It’s almost time for lunch and you haven’t even started today’s list yet. And then your boss walks in…1. He just told you that he wants to conduct an offsite meeting to talk about increasing sales for next year. He has great vision, but no concept of what planning this meeting takes.2. He wants the meeting to be held next month over
- making a decision
- gaining agreement
- gaining information
- reviewing progress
- building a team.
Make sure you know why you're calling the meeting and that a meeting is appropriate. Ask yourself, 'how else could I do this?' and 'what will this cost?'.
Secondly, as with most things in business, proper planning and preparation is essential.
- Decide your objective in advance.
What is it that you want from the meeting and the attendees?
- Plan your discussion topics.
What will you be talking about? How will the discussions go? What are the likely 'rabbit-holes' or off-subject distractions that will arise. What will you do if the discussion gets side-tracked?
- Decide who should attend.
Once you know what you're looking for you should be able to decide who should be there and what they will bring to your meeting. Try not to make it a cast of millions. Meetings with more than seven or eight people in active discussion will rarely be productive. If you need to invite more than this, try approaching the subject matte
Are You Prepared for a Disaster?
Yesterday I look at my calendar and saw that my newsletter was on my calendar for today. I wondered what I would write about. By the end of the day, I had my topic. Back-up and Recovery System.Are you prepared for a disaster? Around 2pm yesterday I looked up from my computer and saw a reflection of smoke. I knew right away someone’s home was on fire. Thinking it was one of the homes behind me I stepped out my patio door. It was the house right beside mine that had caught fire. I immediately went out front to find two
t things in business, proper planning and preparation is essential.Yesterday I look at my calendar and saw that my newsletter was on my calendar for today. I wondered what I would write about. By the end of the day, I had my topic. Back-up and Recovery System.Are you prepared for a disaster? Around 2pm yesterday I looked up from my computer and saw a reflection of smoke. I knew right away someone’s home was on fire. Thinking it was one of the homes behind me I stepped out my patio door. It was the house right beside mine that had caught fire. I immediately went out front to find two
- Decide your objective in advance.
What is it that you want from the meeting and the attendees?
- Plan your discussion topics.
What will you be talking about? How will the discussions go? What are the likely 'rabbit-holes' or off-subject distractions that will arise. What will you do if the discussion gets side-tracked?
- Decide who should attend.
Once you know what you're looking for you should be able to decide who should be there and what they will bring to your meeting. Try not to make it a cast of millions. Meetings with more than seven or eight people in active discussion will rarely be productive. If you need to invite more than this, try approaching the subject matte
Using Humor Images And Cartoons In Presentations
Have you talked in front of many people? Have you wondered what to do in order to get your ideas across? Any public speaker who has faced a crowd of listeners knows that humor has a great effect and brings out a point like nothing else. I have talked to many presenters and all of them say they have a number of jokes up their sleeve, as well as visual gags -- CARTOONS. Cartoons can be of great help in the communication with the audience -- once a little humor is injected, the point is easier to
gets side-tracked?Have you talked in front of many people? Have you wondered what to do in order to get your ideas across? Any public speaker who has faced a crowd of listeners knows that humor has a great effect and brings out a point like nothing else. I have talked to many presenters and all of them say they have a number of jokes up their sleeve, as well as visual gags -- CARTOONS. Cartoons can be of great help in the communication with the audience -- once a little humor is injected, the point is easier to
- Decide who should attend.
Once you know what you're looking for you should be able to decide who should be there and what they will bring to your meeting. Try not to make it a cast of millions. Meetings with more than seven or eight people in active discussion will rarely be productive. If you need to invite more than this, try approaching the subject matter differently. Could you target smaller subject chunks allowing several smaller, more focused meetings to address the larger issue?
- Book your venue.
Getting the right venue can be crucial to your meeting and shouldn't be underestimated as a potential success factor. Make sure it sets the right tone, is in the right place and will allow for a comfortable meeting with all necessary utilities or resources at hand. Allow time for any attendees that may need to travel.
- Set your agenda.
Decide in advance what will be discussed and publish it. Keep the number of topics under control and to a minimum. Too many topics for discussion in a short time will result in a vague and indecisive meeting.
- Inform the attendees.
Invite the attendees and let them have the agenda as early as possible so there's no doubt what the meeting is for. Allow time for you and your attendees to prepare. Inadequate preparation on the part of your attendees could sink your meeting just as quickly as your lack of preparation would.
- Keep your meeting as short as possible.
There's nothing worse than a six or eight hour marathon that leaves everyone exhausted and wondering why they bother. If you can't discuss it all in a short period, then decide whether the topics should be limited to allow for more focus. If you do need a long meeting, make sure you schedule comfort breaks so that the discussion can stop periodically to allow people to get fresh air, go the toilet, get a coffee and generally refocus themselves for the rest of the m
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