meeting Archives

Personal Optimization

4 Apps That Kept Me Organized in 2022

I love demoing new tools, but I'm selective about which ones I incorporate into my daily workflows. These are my favorite apps used in 2022.

The Software Life

Tips for Transitioning Back to the In-Person Workshop

I recently hosted an in-person workshop, and it kicked my butt! Here are my tips for those transitioning from virtual meetings back to in-person workshops.

Project & Team Management

What Time You Hold Standup Meetings Impacts Team Outcomes

Standup is a straightforward scrum practice. But what happens to team dynamics when standup isn’t held at the beginning of the day?

Personal Optimization

Google Keep: My Current Favorite Meeting Agenda Tool

I’ve learned that the best time to start a meeting agenda is when I am scheduling the event. For this, I use Google Keep through my calendar.

Workplace

Evaluating Remote-First Practices in a Hybrid Work Model

Organizations need to consider what practices from a remote-first approach will be necessary for a return to in-person work or a long-term hybrid model.

Growing as Makers

6 Questions that Keep Your Team Engaged During Remote Meetings

Keep people engaged, avoid awkward pauses, and make your remote meetings more conversational by asking these six questions.

UX/Design Tools

Six Great Icebreakers for Remote Meetings & Workshops

A good ice breaker should bring people together. Try these non-traditional icebreakers for remote workshops (or meetings of any size).

Personal Optimization

The Possibilities-Based Approach to Strategic Decision Making

Strategic decision making is challenging. The possibilities-based approach uses science to remove the guesswork from the process.

Personal Optimization

Why You Should Try Meeting Segues + My Top Five

Meeting segues help people zoom out, feel positive, strengthen their connection, and become mentally prepared for the meeting. Here are 5 ideas you can try.

Personal Optimization

Five Tools for Facilitating a Fair, Effective Internal Meeting

Bringing together smart people with diverse perspectives, great ideas, and strong opinions? Arm yourself with tools to keep everyone focused and on track.

Project & Team Management

Six Ways to Ensure People Don’t Dread Your Meeting

Meetings fill a lot of our working days, yet most people dread them. As an organizer, it's your job to make sure people aren't wasting their time.