How to Encourage Participation and Balance in Meetings
Most people agree it wouldn't be appropriate for one team member to do all the work for their entire department while the others sat back and watched, so why is this dynamic acceptable when giving feedback in meetings? We've all seen those meetings where one or two members constantly overpower the conversation while others consistently sit and observe quietly…
Let's Change That: How Different Personalities Interpret Change
Talking to a coworker about our organizational change over coffee, she stated, "I don't know what everyone's problem is. We're making good progress and being innovative." Later that day, another coworker talking about the same change stated…
7 Ways to Have Your Best Meeting Ever
I can't tell you how many times throughout my career I've seen coworkers leave a meeting with eyes rolling saying under their breath "email, people, ever heard of it?!" Don't get me wrong, face to face meetings are still essential in today's organizations for many reasons. We need to look across the table at our coworkers and connect in person, however…
