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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
The Jazz of Conversations Why Face-to-face Interaction Matters ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 … Continue reading Meetings and Conversations Serve Two Purposes There is a second purpose to any meeting which we often overlook
Flipped Teaching The Oracy Lab Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Team alignment and communication can be challenging. Miscommunication and lack of cohesion often result in inefficiencies and missed opportunities. As a key tool of Conversational Leadership, Huddles offer a quick, effective way for teams to connect, share updates, and maintain focus on common … Continue reading The Power of Team Huddles How brief team gatherings can align, motivate, and connect
The Knowledge Café Metaphor What’s New About the Knowledge Café? Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 … Continue reading A Knowledge Café Is a Gathering It is not a meeting
Ritual Dissent Café ** Introduction: Knowledge Café Variations ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 … Continue reading Café Style Meetings Hold conversations, not meetings
Theodore Zeldin’s Conversation Dinners Unhurried Conversations ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 … Continue reading Town Hall Meeting ** A meeting in which a report is made and participants have an opportunity to ask questions
