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Did you know that some monkeys suddenly turned yellow in Costa Rica? 🐒 And that you can use this information to moderate your meetings? 🐵 After some monkeys turned yellow, people started to discuss about it. Every time someone mentioned the yellow monkeys, they started to argue about WHY the monkeys turned yellow, and forgot completely about the original topic they were discussing. When someone in a meeting brings up a topic that has nothing to do with the original theme, and people start arguing about it, you can state that "this is a yellow monkey!" If you told them about this concept earlier, they will immediately know that they slided away and get back to the original track. The best part of it that that it is absolutely not offensive! Yellow monkey can also replace or extend Parking Lots in the meetings, without the need to address these topics later. We even bought a plush yellow monkey as a prize for an office contest 😎 Did you know this concept? Or do you know a similar one?

One-on-one meetings are among the best opportunities for relationship-building that we’re afforded at work. But when run badly, they can feel like an unproductive use of people’s time. Watch the complete video on five tips for better one-on-one meetings. https://mitsmr.com/47nAytQ

📅 Meetings aren't social gatherings but think of them as the business version of show-and-tell. Bring business cards to share and be ready to talk about what you do. Come prepared and ready to engage! 📊 #MeetingEtiquette #BePrepared

While there are many aspects to conducting masterful fact-finding meetings, it's equally important to avoid the things that spoil them. Here are my top 3 don'ts for fact-finding meetings: ❌Don't try to move your client from point A to point B ❌Don't ask token questions that generate token answers ❌Don't only operate in a logical space If you want a better understanding of what these mean, check out what I wrote about it here: https://lnkd.in/e9cA7_e Are there any other don'ts you'd add to the list? Let me know below!

Half of all meetings are considered to be a waste of time 🤷♂️ It does not have to be this way. Here are my 5 steps to a great meeting and outcomes from the meeting 🤝 https://lnkd.in/eDitp843 #greatmeeting #adviceblog #businessdoncaster #helpwithadmin

Back-to-back meetings sucks, right? We've all been there, staring at our calendars and thinking, "Seriously? Another one?" We've heard it all before: "Make sure there's an agenda!" or the classic "This could've been an email." But sometimes, even with the best prep, meetings just drag. So, here's a little idea: What if, before we even dive into a meeting, there's a quick poll asking everyone if they really think this meeting is a must? If most of us vote "nope", we pivot to an email. The organizer then gets to pen down what they wanted to share, making sure we all get the gist without the hour-long commitment. It's all about valuing our time and keeping things breezy while still getting stuff done. #MeetingFatigue #ProductivityHacks

You may groan when you have to attend a #meeting, but a well-run meeting can be a valuable way to connect with your coworkers. If you want to be a better attendant, follow these tips: https://buff.ly/3nkovtc

Complete a calendar review every two months to check that your recurring meetings haven’t grown a life of their own 99 ways to be #ThoughtfullyRuthless with your time.

How to keep your calendar free from bad meetings. By asking yourself one simple question: "If this meeting was happening in 5 minutes, would I want to be there?" Your gut will tell you everything you need to know. If the answer is "no" or "ughhhh" or 😩 Try this (no lying required): Respond positively: "Thanks for trying to schedule some time for us!" Measure their commitment: "So that I show up prepared, do me a favor and record a short Loom to remind me we're meeting about? Thanks!" Many won't do this. But since the ball was in their court you can now ignore the original invite. Some will just drop the meeting altogether. ✨ Some will oblige (and thank you for introducing them to Loom) For the last group, watch at 1.5X and respond w/in the loom or commit to meeting. Besides all of that time back in your lap... One perk you'll notice is far fewer of your meetings will get canceled or rescheduled. Hope it works as well for you as it has for me!