In the previous guide on moderating meeting discussions, one very important topic emerged: during a discussion, conflicts can emerge. It's important to be able to spot them fast and resolve them immediately.
Discussions are the core feature of any meeting. When moderated it can become a great tool to keep everyone involved and exchange ideas in an orderly fashion. However, being left unmoderated can introduce chaos, and conflict, and demotivate participants who may feel unheard, misunderstood, or excluded. We want to show you some principles and techniques that will make the discussions a productive tool.
No matter if you're a participant or the facilitator, it's almost impossible to remember every crucial detail from a meeting. That's why you need a smart note-taking system. Let's see some possible ways to take useful and readable notes…
Brainstorming meetings are our favorite tools for creative problem sorting. They are fun and vibrant, but also focused and productive. Let's see how can it be achieved.
A decision meeting is the most effective way to push any project forward, align a common vision, and decide important aspects of the operations. With great power comes great responsibility though, so let's explore different possibilities.
An update meeting is a formal way to keep your team on the same page, share knowledge, or align with the desired vision. There are many nuances to it, so let's explore different possibilities.
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The easiest way to convert a mediocre meeting into an awesome one is having a meeting facilitator. Let's see how…
Have you ever taken part in a brainstorming meeting that grinds to a halt under the weight of participants criticizing each other's ideas? If yes, then it's a clear sign the meeting had an unclear form.
Do you feel that you're necessary for all of the meetings you're invited (forced?) to join? If you can't give a clear and loud YES!, then you weren't probably needed and could have saved time. In fact, meeting fatigue is a growing epidemic among startups and small companies.
