Before you schedule your next meeting at work, you should check out these tips for effective meetings. The goal is to prevent those times when your important discussions become derailed by an unfocused agenda or not enough time.
In today’s world, you need to maximize your meetings and make your attendees know the sessions represent time well spent. In this virtual presentation replay, motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, gives you several actionable strategies that can improve your meetings. You will learn:
- What are some common signs that your meetings are falling below their potential;
- Why your meeting must start with a clear and understood goal;
- What are some examples of the kinds of meetings you can have;
- Why one of the biggest tips for effective meetings is to not treat your agenda like an overstuffed piece of carry-on luggage;
- What preparation can mean for the performance of your meetings;
- What a TV news producer understands about the timing of your meeting.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. He spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting 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.
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.