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Hub You - How Productive are your Meetings?
There used to be a time when outstanding performance on the job was reinforced, recognized and rewarded by employers. Nowadays, employees are expected to perform “above the line” in terms of their performance. The reward, if any, is the employer’s expectation that the employee should be glad to have a job at all. Sounds pretty cynical doesn’t it?Think about it. Oftentimes, good work is rewarded by more work or not rewarded at all. It’s been shown that the reason why most employees quit their job has less to do with money and more because they (employees)perceive their sense of value within the organization is not being recognized.Doing a good job and building a reputation as being competent at something means that anytime a similar project surfaces within the organization, you are the one being called. Instead of cultivating others, employers continually “go back to the same well” when it comes to recognizing tale
PREPARATION
First, determine the necessity of the meeting itself. Do you really have something important to discuss or do you just want t
If you operate in a market where there are one or two prominent players - perhaps many times larger than you are - it's very easy to get into the mindset that all you can do is chip away around the edges rather than take them on head-on. The natural assumption is that if you do take them on head-on either they will simply wipe you out with predatory pricing or the like or that you need massive amounts of finance to be effective to do so. It’s then very easy to convince yourself that it's simply too risky and a lot safer to stay as you are.Well it's not true! – the secret is to not only be bold but also innovative and, as Michel Robert put it in his book “Strategy Pure & Simple", force the competitors to play in your sandbox rather than playing in the theirs.To illustrate the point let’s have a look at three European companies that have each grown from nothing to major players in industries where there where massiv
- Bryce's Law
INTRODUCTION
As a businessman, one of my favorite movies is "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" featuring Steve Martin as an advertising executive trying to return to Chicago during the Thanksgiving holidays. The movie opens with Martin attending a meeting in New York City where he is pitching an ad campaign to the President of a large corporation, played by William Windom. The meeting is rather long and boring as Windom quietly agonizes over the layout of Martin's proposed ads. All of the meeting attendees sit quietly and patiently as they wait for Windom to make a decision (which he never makes). As it is the holiday season, they all have other things they want to do (in Martin's case, it is to return home to Chicago). Ultimately, the meeting is a colossal waste of time for all of the attendees.
We've all been involved with such meetings where the person running it is either insensitive to the needs of the attendees or the subject matter is painfully boring. It should come as no surprise that excessive or pointless meetings are probably the number one cause for decreased productivity in organizations, be it corporate or nonprofit (as Dilbert has pointed out to us time and again). Understand this, unless someone is looking for an excuse to duck a work assignment, nobody wants to attend an inconsequential meeting.
Remarkably, there are a lot of people who don't understand the basics of running a productive meeting, hence the problem as exemplified by Martin's movie. There is nothing magical about conducting a good meeting. It just requires a little preparation, along with some leadership and structure during its execution. Here are some simple guidelines to follow:
PREPARATION
First, determine the necessity of the meeting itself. Do you really have something important to discuss or do you just want to
Too often, we are only half listening to what people are saying. This is because we believe we know what the other person is going to say or because our mind is on something else.Sometimes we think we understood, but don't clarify to find out if in fact we did heard it right. Some other things that cause mis-communication are:Ineffective listening Noise Meaning in words Language Gatekeeping Appearances We may not have developed our listening skills, which is considered one of the most important skills in business,yet is rarely taught in schools.Our minds are often in the past or future, depending on what we have done or need to do. Other times we are guessing or assuming what they are going to say. Some people are even afraid of what the other person might be saying and do not want to hear. Many times people only "lis
We've all been involved with such meetings where the person running it is either insensitive to the needs of the attendees or the subject matter is painfully boring. It should come as no surprise that excessive or pointless meetings are probably the number one cause for decreased productivity in organizations, be it corporate or nonprofit (as Dilbert has pointed out to us time and again). Understand this, unless someone is looking for an excuse to duck a work assignment, nobody wants to attend an inconsequential meeting.
Remarkably, there are a lot of people who don't understand the basics of running a productive meeting, hence the problem as exemplified by Martin's movie. There is nothing magical about conducting a good meeting. It just requires a little preparation, along with some leadership and structure during its execution. Here are some simple guidelines to follow:
PREPARATION
First, determine the necessity of the meeting itself. Do you really have something important to discuss or do you just want t
Want more money from your job?Want a better higher paid job?It won’t come to you if you don’t take the right action. By action I don’t mean going back to school, retraining or getting more qualifications – the world is full of highly qualified low paid people. It is also equally full of well paid low qualified people so what gives?The greatest misconception people have with getting ahead and making more money from your career is that being better qualified makes you worth more.Wrong!In the world of business where money talks and everything else walks it’s results and productivity that win the game. You can have a PHD in your chosen field but if you can’t deliver constant outstanding results you won’t be moving up any time soon.I’m not saying that education and qualifications are bad – they definitely help in the long run and are essential if you’re job hunting – but once you’re in the doo
We've all been involved with such meetings where the person running it is either insensitive to the needs of the attendees or the subject matter is painfully boring. It should come as no surprise that excessive or pointless meetings are probably the number one cause for decreased productivity in organizations, be it corporate or nonprofit (as Dilbert has pointed out to us time and again). Understand this, unless someone is looking for an excuse to duck a work assignment, nobody wants to attend an inconsequential meeting.
Remarkably, there are a lot of people who don't understand the basics of running a productive meeting, hence the problem as exemplified by Martin's movie. There is nothing magical about conducting a good meeting. It just requires a little preparation, along with some leadership and structure during its execution. Here are some simple guidelines to follow:
PREPARATION
First, determine the necessity of the meeting itself. Do you really have something important to discuss or do you just want t
There are significant points to remember in filling out entry-level jobs. Employers look for employees who may have majored in Human Resource courses.Human Resource courses such as administration, industrial and labor relations are very much in demand in employment and in other related occupations.Other employers may also want to seek for college graduates who may have experiences in technical or business related courses in order to compliment their Human Resource degree. For many specialized occupations, previous experiences are always an asset. This applies especially to those experienced managers, mediators and supervisors that can be essential factors in applying for a new position.Keen competition in searching for new jobs is expected since there are a plentiful number of fresh graduates and experienced employees. To attract the most competent and qualified employees, you should pay attention in connecti
Remarkably, there are a lot of people who don't understand the basics of running a productive meeting, hence the problem as exemplified by Martin's movie. There is nothing magical about conducting a good meeting. It just requires a little preparation, along with some leadership and structure during its execution. Here are some simple guidelines to follow:
PREPARATION
First, determine the necessity of the meeting itself. Do you really have something important to discuss or do you just want t
There are many benefits to Incorporating in Florida. For one, there is an able work force, reflected by the fact that Florida’s unemployment rate is consistently lower than the national rate. Florida is the center of more than a few thriving industries, such as aerospace, and the state enjoys strong state support for business development, reflected in its pro-business stance on taxes.Florida is well-known for its outstanding academic and research achievement in aviation, aerospace, biotechnology, microelectronics, optics, photonics, and – of course – real estate development. As such, Florida is also an attractive spot for venture capital. Despite the devastation of having four hurricanes hit in a short six-week span in late November 2004, venture capitalists are interested in investing in Florida. In fact, according to the 2005 PricewaterhouseCooper NVCA MoneyTree Survey, Venture Capital Investment in Florida Companies
PREPARATION
First, determine the necessity of the meeting itself. Do you really have something important to discuss or do you just want to simply "chew the fat." Meetings are nice but we should never forget they distract people from their work assignments. Therefore, we should only hold a meeting if it is going to benefit the attendees and assist them in their work effort. Let us not forget there are many other communication vehicles at our disposal: memos, e-mails, web pages (including blogs and discussion groups), posted notices, general broadcasts over a PA system, etc.
If you are convinced of the necessity of the meeting, you will need to know three things:
* Your objective - Is the purpose of the meeting to communicate a particular message, develop a dialogue and reach consensus, educate/train people, or to offer a simple diversion for the attendees? People do not want to hear the boss pontificate on some trivial manner (a la Dilbert). Make sure you have a firm grasp of the purpose of the meeting and what you hope to accomplish. Ask yourself how the attendees will benefit from the meeting.
* Your audience - Be sure to understand the targeted audience, their interests, their work assignments, and their attention span.
* How the meeting should be conducted (this is critical). Should it be held on-site or off-site to minimize distractions? Who should lead the meeting? How should the meeting room be setup, such as required audio-video equipment, flipcharts/blackboards, computer equipment, podiums, and the setup of tables and chairs. A classroom setup is fine for lectures and presentations but not necessarily conducive if the participants are going to work in teams. For dialogs and strategy sess
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