Boost your meeting with these 8 tips
Say goodbye to stuffy, boring, and snooze-inducing meetings and hello to sessions that give more energy than Beyoncé on stage. With these tips, you can give every meeting a kick in the pants and go for 100% productivity. Are you ready to boost your meeting?
#1 Break the ice
The most productive meetings take place in a relaxed atmosphere. That’s why it’s important to create the right mood at the start. A good icebreaker doesn’t take much time or effort, but it thaws the ice and warms up the participants for an explosive start. Check out our top 10 icebreakers for a kickass meeting.
#2 Silence before the storm
Start each agenda item with 30 seconds of silence. This gives every participant the chance to form an opinion on the subject and avoids talkative people setting the tone and influencing others.
#3, 2, 1… Action!
To make your meetings more effective, it’s important to mix up the format and encourage interaction. Ask open-ended questions, invite people to share their opinions, and try interactive activities with post-its. The more engaged participants are, the higher their concentration and the more productive your meeting will be.
#4 Get up, stand up
Standing meetings can give your concentration and blood circulation a figurative boost. This leads to quicker decision-making and shorter meetings.
#5 Cut the crap
Long meetings drain energy, while short meetings give energy. Keep your meeting concise and effective. The most productive meetings often happen under a little bit of time pressure. If you want more tips on reducing meeting waste, check out these 7 tips.
#6 Give them a break
Wake up your participants with a short break or caffeine boost. Even a simple task like walking around and switching seats can give their concentration a serious boost. A game of musical chairs can bring a new energy to the room.
#7 Start at the end
At the beginning of your meeting, express your expectations and goals. Be clear about what you want to achieve and translate those goals to your participants. By setting the right expectations at the start, you may even influence the outcome of the meeting. Do you believe in a self-fulfilling prophecy?
#8 Get out of your comfort zone
A change of scenery can be inspiring and encourage creative ideas. New and inspiring meeting locations can also increase participants’ concentration. Check out the benefits of off-site meetings here.
If you want more creativity and productivity, think outside the box and get inspired by the cozy meeting locations of Meeting-out. Are you ready to let that creative flow in?
