If you can learn how to hold more productive meetings, then you’ll likely save time and even improve morale. A top complaint is that meetings take up too much time and they rarely result in any action or change. Let’s reinvent the meeting for a modern, busy world.
In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, you will learn some actionable best practices that can help you hold more productive meetings. Some of the things you will learn include:
1. What’s the difference between updates and action items and how that difference is extremely important;
2. Why next steps need to be well defined, including who should do what;
3. Why meeting should not be seen as adult play dates;
4. How people can undermine action steps by not fulfilling their obligations, as quickly as expected;
5. Why you may want to question the length of your meetings.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting!
And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective. And Ken can also serve you as a Master of Ceremonies.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
