How To Make The Most Out Of Meetings
How To Make The Most Out Of Meetings
Have you ever asked yourself, “could this meeting be replaced with a basic email to the staff?” If so, keep reading.
Your meetings shouldn’t feel like they are taking time away from your team members. Instead they it should be a time when everyone gathers to share ideas and comments, any accomplishments or complaints, and to ask any important questions directly. Employees interact better when they have some time to interact directly with one another. Meetings are the perfect place to gather thoughts and ideas from your employees and put them to good use. Here are some tips for making a more effective meeting for employees and managers:
- Don’t allow any devices during the meetings. They distract and create a barrier between real communication.
- Pay attention to the clock. If the meeting is only supposed to last 30 minutes, make the most of that 30 minutes so people can get back to work.
- Address specific issues to everyone.
- Make everyone feel involved in large projects, even if it might not concern them and their department, everyone should know what is going on at all times.
- Change up the venue or add some excitement by including some snacks or breakfast for morning meetings.
- Ask questions and allow questions to be asked.