Turn around that terrifically boring staff meeting with these six tips.
Change the format:
That round table of chairs can make people feel vulnerable. Research suggests stand-up meetings accomplish just as much in one-third the time.
Bring goodies:
A box of doughnuts not only leads to better turnout, but can also quickly lighten the mood.
Start with the good stuff:
Tell a team success story right off — or better, ask someone to relay one — and set the tone for a positive meeting.
Keep it short:
No meeting should to run more than 90 minutes. Set a limit at the start and have one team member keep track of the time.
Stick to the agenda:
Focus on the purpose of the meeting. That doesn’t always have to be about making a decision.
Keep the pressure off:
Setting the bar too high for what a meeting can accomplish can put too much pressure on the people attending. Be realistic.
Courtesy: Eric Barton, BBC
Source: http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20131104-making-meetings-matter
