How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings
How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Let's face it, meetings have a bad reputation. They can waste time, add confusion, and lack clear takeaways. The good news is that they don't have to. In this course taught by creativity-productivity expert Samantha Bennett, you will learn the various ways to make meetings more impactful. you'll learn how to set a clear meeting purpose based on the stakeholders and the type of meeting, as well as how to get aligned in a single direction and ensure all voices and perspectives are heard. Additionally, you'll discover rules for effective meetings, how to follow up, and how to hold team members accountable after your meeting. You'll leave this lesson ready to attend more impactful meetings that don't waste your time.
Syllabus
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Start with a positive focus By starting the meetings with a warm and positive focus, you set the tone for a welcoming and conducive meeting environment. 2m
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What's the point? Often, meetings can feel like they don't have a purpose, especially if you sit in several meetings every day. 2m
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Why are you here? If an attendee doesn't know why they're in a meeting, they're significantly more likely to check out. 3m
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Types of meetings Based on the goal of your meeting, you might have different takeaways for your attendees. 3m
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Being mindful of timing The length of your meeting time is a crucial element towards helping your attendees stay engaged and the meeting staying productive. 2m
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Building a consensus If you're able to get everyone on board with aspects they can agree to, traction is more likely to sustain itself after the meeting. 1m
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Speaking up in meetings You're likely not a mind reader, so it's up to your meeting attendees to let you know if they have a concern. 3m
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Limiting technology When you've got your phone in front of you, it's natural for you to want to look at it. 2m
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Take frequent breaks No one should sit for more than 90 minutes. After this lesson, you'll be able to use breaks more effectively for longer meetings. 1m
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Have a stage manager In the theater, stage managers keep the show running and on schedule. 2m
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Virtual or zoom meetings The future is virtual -- even when it comes to meetings. 1m
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Effective meeting recaps A meeting recap is the fastest way to keep attendees accountable and moving forward. 1m
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Time well spent 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Sam Bennett
Sam is a keynote speaker, a specialist in creativity and productivity, and the author of the bestselling book Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day, which Seth Godin called “an instant classic, essential reading.”
Sam is also the author of Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Her latest book is The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.
Sam Bennett
Author & Keynote Speaker
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