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A meeting is when two or more people come together to discuss one or more topics, often in a formal or business setting, but meetings also occur in a variety of other environments. Meetings can be used as form of group decision-making.
Credit: Wikipedia - meetingA new future is created when each gathering (or meeting) becomes an opportunity to deepen accountability and commitment through engagement. It doesn’t matter what the stated purpose of the gathering is. Each gathering serves two functions: (1) to address its stated purpose and (2) to be an occasion for each person to decide to become … Continue reading A Gathering Serves Two Functions Peter Block
Meetings or, more generally, conversations serve two purposes. The first is obvious, and that is to fulfill their aim. The second is less obvious and is usually neglected. It is to engage each other, improve relationships, and foster a sense of community. The first purpose Most meetings or conversations have a purpose, a pre-planned outcome. It … Continue reading Meetings and Conversations Serve Two Purposes There is a second purpose to any meeting which we often overlook
Organizations struggle to align and motivate teams in complex work environments. Huddles offer a solution. These brief gatherings bring employees together to exchange ideas, prioritize, and problem-solve. Regular huddles promote participation, discussion, and stronger bonds to boost morale, collaboration, and productivity. What is a Huddle? Huddles are casual, short meetings for team members to enhance … Continue reading The Power of Huddles How brief team gatherings can align, motivate, and connect
What is a Knowledge Café? Is it a form of meeting, a workshop or something quite different? This is how Wikipedia defines a meeting: A meeting is a gathering of two or more people that has been convened for the purpose of achieving a common goal through verbal interaction, such as sharing information or reaching … Continue reading A Knowledge Café Is a Gathering It is not a meeting
In our daily work, face-to-face group meetings – such as board meetings, staff meetings, team meetings, management meetings, and project meetings – are where many of our conversations take place. These meetings often consume a significant portion of our work time, but unfortunately, they are rarely productive or satisfying. It’s clear that there is a … Continue reading Café Style Meetings Hold conversations, not meetings
Traditional Town Hall Meeting Town hall meetings also referred to as town halls or town hall forums, are a way for local and national politicians to meet with their constituents, either to hear from them on topics of interest or to discuss specific upcoming legislation or regulation. During periods of active political debate, town halls … Continue reading Town Hall Meeting ** A meeting in which a report is made and participants have an opportunity to ask questions
Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a “walking meeting”. Research shows that walking improves your creativity – never mind being good exercise, so take a walk and let ideas flow while you walk and talk. Further Reading Got a meeting? Take a walk Let’s take a walk: A push for meetings … Continue reading Walking Meetings ** Walking meetings improve your creativity
