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This Meeting Sucks

Lauren Green

41 episodes

6 hours ago

When teams have a clear goal and aligned, actionable steps, it’s easy to make their vision a reality. In this episode, we walk through the fifth phase of the MeetingMakers Framework: Mapping, which includes goal-setting and action-planning activities. This agenda takes your team through the process step by step and leaves you with a set of actionable tasks ready to be plugged into your project management system. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES Goal Setting and Action...

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When teams have a clear goal and aligned, actionable steps, it’s easy to make their vision a reality. In this episode, we walk through the fifth phase of the MeetingMakers Framework: Mapping, which includes goal-setting and action-planning activities. This agenda takes your team through the process step by step and leaves you with a set of actionable tasks ready to be plugged into your project management system. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES Goal Setting and Action...

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Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/41)

This Meeting Sucks

S4E9: Mapping the Way Forward

When teams have a clear goal and aligned, actionable steps, it’s easy to make their vision a reality. In this episode, we walk through the fifth phase of the MeetingMakers Framework: Mapping, which includes goal-setting and action-planning activities. This agenda takes your team through the process step by step and leaves you with a set of actionable tasks ready to be plugged into your project management system. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES Goal Setting and Action...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E8: Visioning the Future

A clear mission and time-bound vision enable organizations to work productively and efficiently. This episode breaks down the fourth phase of the MeetingMakers Framework: Visioning, with an agenda for collaboratively crafting clear and motivating mission and vision statements. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES Mission and Vision Workshop SessionLab Mission and Vision Template Package (Coming Soon! Join our email list to get notified when it's available.) Visual Explore...

1 month ago

29 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E7: Aligning on Process

If your team struggles to see results in new initiatives or strategic plans, it’s time to consider how these fit into the work you do already. In this episode, we walk through the fourth/final part of the third phase in our MeetingMakers Framework: Aligning, focused on process, and give you a simple process for reflecting on and improving your processes as a team. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES: Process Mapping SessionLab Agenda Process Mapping Template Package Ab...

4 months ago

29 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E6: Aligning on Customers

For any team, the customer or user is central to everything you do. Understanding who your team supports at a deep level is critical to ensuring that what your team does achieves real success. In this episode, we walk through part three of the third phase in our MeetingMakers Framework: Aligning, focused on customers. We discuss the importance of centralizing customers in strategic conversations, delivering value, and meeting their needs. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE ...

5 months ago

33 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E5: Aligning on the Present

Jumping into goal-setting without a clear understanding of the present sets the stage for misalignment and missed opportunities. In this episode, we’ll walk you through part two of the third phase in our MeetingMakers Framework: Aligning, focused on the present. We discuss the importance of aligning on internal and external realities to set a foundation for effective strategic planning and achieving your goals. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES: SLOR Analysis SessionLa...

6 months ago

19 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E4: Aligning on the Past

When teams design a path forward, reflection on the past is a critical step that is often missed. In this episode of This Meeting Sucks, we’re going to walk you through part one of the third phase in our MeetingMakers Framework: Aligning, focused on the past. We’ll discuss the importance of looking back before moving forward and take you through our History Map agenda template. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES: History Map SessionLab Agenda History Map Template ...

7 months ago

25 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E3: Building Trust in Teams

Trust is the foundation of a healthy team, and without it, teams lack the tools for constructive conflict, commitment to goals, mutual accountability, and major results. In this episode of This Meeting Sucks, we’re going to walk you through the second phase in our MeetingMakers Framework: Building Trust. Trust doesn’t just happen. Like any relationship, you have to cultivate trust—a trusting team is one that thrives in the face of an obstacle. Read along with the episode on YouTube. EPISODE...

8 months ago

27 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E2: Initiating Projects or Teams

Whether you're a new team working together, an existing team looking for a reset or just unsure about where a project is headed, it's important to get everyone on the same page. In this episode, we’re going to walk you through the first phase in our MeetingMakers Framework: Initiating, which includes Project Kick-Offs and Team Charters. With these meetings, you can lay the groundwork for success, ensuring everyone is on the same page and ready to tackle whatever comes their way.Read along wit...

9 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S4E1: Meet Your Way to a High-Performing Team

Welcome to Season 4, MeetingMakers! This season is all about high-performing teams and how you can build your way to high performance through meetings. We’ve codified a suite of agendas and companion templates you can modify and use with your team. This episode introduces you to the MeetingMakers Framework and walks you through the coming season.Read along with the episode on YouTube.EPISODE RESOURCES:TMS Season 1: Just-in-Time Meeting SkillsQUIZ: Where is my team? Katzenbach and Smith's The ...

9 months ago

14 minutes

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S3E10: When to Hire a Facilitator

No matter your skill at leading meetings, there are some occasions when hiring a facilitator is in your best interest. This episode goes over considerations to help you recognize when it’s time to bring in a third-party facilitator and gives you a guide of questions to consider when searching for the right person to lead your meeting.👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions (book)Judgment Under Uncertain...

1 year ago

15 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S3E9: The Role of the Sponsor or Leader

Organization leaders and meeting sponsors carry a large influence on the meetings they attend, and how they show up can affect the group as a whole and the success of a session. This episode provides guidance for what leaders should be doing before, during, and after a meeting to help achieve outcomes and harness the wisdom of their team.👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Season 1: Just-in-Time Meeting Skills (podcast)MeetingMakers Academy (webpage)S1E4: Ou...

1 year ago

18 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S3E8: Support Roles—Notetaking & Tech Hosting (with Heather Martinez)

Whether your team needs help remembering information or navigating the complexities of virtual meetings, you can take on a meeting support role to level up the effectiveness of your team’s meeting. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the need for meeting notes and tips for taking them effectively, and guest Heather Martinez discusses the rold of tech host.👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Understanding Visual Notetaking (video)Dancing with Markers (website...

1 year ago

25 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S3E7: Don't Just Do Something, Stand There

Sometimes, the best way to deal with conflict, is to stop and listen. In this episode, we’ll reframe our understanding of conflict and explore practical strategies for managing it effectively, whether you're the facilitator or a participant. 👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Book Notes: Don't Just Do Something, Stand There (blog) Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!: Ten Principles for Leading Meetings That Matter by Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff (boo...

1 year ago

21 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S3E6: Help Your Meetings Work II—Conversation Tracking

By identifying patterns in the conversation of your meeting, you can take action to keep things balanced and productive. In this episode, we go over the Kantor model, a tool you can use to track conversations and gain insight into group dynamics.👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Reading the Room - Channeling the Power of Group Dynamics (video by Brian Tarallo) CLIP: Apollo 13—"Failure is not an option" Support the show📬 Get notified when a new episode...

1 year ago

19 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S3E5: Help Your Meetings Work I—Verbal Tools

Get ready to test your knowledge in this Jeopardy-style episode inspired by the Not Past It podcast. In this episode, we unpack a facilitator’s toolkit of simple verbal tools that anyone in a meeting can use to improve communication, encourage diverse voices, and enhance the meeting experience.👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making by Sam Kaner (book)A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Br...

1 year ago

18 minutes

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S3E4: Elevate Your Meeting Etiquette

Participant etiquette can make or break the success of a meeting. In this episode, we challenge you to rethink your approach to meetings with suggestions on mindset, being present, dealing with dominating personalities, and more.👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:TMS S2E2: Can We Just Have a Meeting? (podcast episode)Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott (book)Mastering the Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback (blog)Fa...

1 year ago

19 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S3E3: How Groups Work (or Don't Work)

Group and team dynamics can have a huge impact on the success of a meeting. In this episode, we discuss power dynamics, the role of conflict styles and groupthink, and introduce you to the Team Dimensions Profile, a tool for assessing team roles. 👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Quiet by Susan Cain (book)As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show📬 Get notified when a new episode drops.👉 Follow MeetingMakers on L...

1 year ago

18 minutes

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S3E2: How People Work

In today's hectic work environment, where back-to-back meetings and unexpected challenges are the norm, managing yourself is the key to success. In this episode, we cover three tools for understanding how people work and interact in different situations: Myers-Briggs Type Theory, DiSC Work Styles Assessment, and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI).👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Conflict Styles Decision Tree (guide)Support the show📬 Get not...

1 year ago

25 minutes

This Meeting Sucks

S3E1: A Participant's Guide to Un-sucking Your Meetings

Welcome to Season 3, MeetingMakers! This season is for anyone who participates in meetings with a desire to make them suck less. In this episode, we’ll give you an overview of what to expect in Season 3—focused on improving meetings through modeling etiquette, making space for others, and playing a support role when needed. 👉 Download the visual summary notes for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Reinventing Organizations (Illustrated Edition) by Frederic LaLoux (book)Don’t Just Do Somethi...

1 year ago

9 minutes

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S2E10: Debrief Meetings

You don’t need a three-day offsite in the woods to improve your team’s performance. It's much easier (and more effective) to bake debrief meetings into your team meeting rhythms so you can learn and grow from setbacks and successes. This episode covers an easy process you can use to start building a learning team.👉 Grab the visual summary of this episode.EPISODE SOURCES:What Is OD And The Action Research Model (ARM)? (article) Frederick Taylor and Scientific Management (article) Support ...

2 years ago

11 minutes