Effective Meetings by Sean Marie Sweeney https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo Create posts of traits that lead to effective meetings and traits that lead to ineffective meetings. en-us 2016-07-25 12:55:08 UTC 2016-07-25 21:27:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Manbag.png Traits of Effective Meetings ssweeney3 https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116939556 2016-07-25 17:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116939556 Traits of Ineffective Meetings ssweeney3 https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116939573 2016-07-25 17:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116939573 Everyone has a voice https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946782 Everyone shares once before someone shares twice]]> 2016-07-25 20:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946782 If you have something important to say, you say it. Don't hold it back. Always say what we think. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946812 2016-07-25 20:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946812 Sequence and time alotted to agenda items https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946816 Honor Agenda items and time allotted to each one]]> 2016-07-25 20:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946816 Discussion versus Decision- stating what https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946840 Identify agenda items as either : Decision-Discussion-Informational (not a discussion, just sharing the idea)]]> 2016-07-25 20:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946840 When we are discussing items, some people are typing and their computers and cell phones. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946851 Add here your protocol ]]> 2016-07-25 20:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946851 getting sidetracked by anecdotal comments https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946852 SPEAK PURPOSEFULLY AND SUCCINCTLY TO THE AGENDA ITEM]]> 2016-07-25 20:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946852 Last minute agenda items that require time to be discussed beyond scope of meeting https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946856 ENSURE MEETINGS HAVE A CLEAR FOCUS and AGENDA]]> 2016-07-25 20:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946856 Typically has an element of suprise https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946889 Sending out meeting agenda 24 hrs prior of meeting]]> 2016-07-25 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946889 Not being punctual.  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946891 BE PUNCTUAL TO MEETINGS.]]> 2016-07-25 21:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946891 using sub-committees to go off to work on an idea and then feeding back to group for a decision/update https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946902 2016-07-25 21:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946902 Be responsible for knowing decisions made at meetings if you are absent.  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946910 2016-07-25 21:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946910 no tangets https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946927 2016-07-25 21:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946927 People multi tasking with phone/laptop and the meeting discussion https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946928 2016-07-25 21:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946928 everyone needs to confirm their agreement/disagreement https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946936 2016-07-25 21:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946936 Good meetings, when we have agreements, know who is responsible and there are next steps. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946953 2016-07-25 21:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946953 Update from each dept in our leadership team  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946959 2016-07-25 21:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946959 BE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER WHEN ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946984 2016-07-25 21:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946984 stay focused https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946992 2016-07-25 21:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946992 Effective protocols for contacting people incase of emergency in a mtg https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946999 Establish emergency contacting procedures with office staff during mtgs]]> 2016-07-25 21:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116946999 Keep an eye on follow up of agenda items - don't forget about them. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947032 2016-07-25 21:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947032 why are we doing this at this moment?  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947038 uncertainty 

]]> 2016-07-25 21:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947038 Screen agenda items to ensure they are in the right meeting (instructional or leadership team?)  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947046 SET A TIME THAT THE AGENDA IS CLOSED AND FACILITATOR CLARIFIES WITH EACH PERSON WHAT THEY HOPE TO GAIN. ]]> 2016-07-25 21:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947046 Facilitation is well done at all LT meetings. If we start on time, we usually end on time. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947065 2016-07-25 21:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947065 Having a time slot for each item - allows the agenda to flow and finish on time. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947105 2016-07-25 21:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947105 No being clear about action steps on leaving the meeting https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947129 ENSURE EVERYONE IS CLEAR ABOUT ACTION NEXT STEPS]]> 2016-07-25 21:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947129 People take care of themselves and others at meetings.  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947135 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND OTHERS.]]> 2016-07-25 21:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947135 Would like to have agenda in advance to prepare for the meeting and bring relevant items to the table. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947166 2016-07-25 21:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947166 Being undermined by technology https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947196 Use technologies only when needed to help and have back up plan ready]]> 2016-07-25 21:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947196 https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947202 Agenda items don't always involve and need input from everyone 
Meet in sub-committees to address agenda items that are relevant to a smaller group of leaders.]]> 2016-07-25 21:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947202 Agenda items don't have always have clear outcomes https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947277 Clearly state desired outcomes in all agendas as well as process for addressing the item]]> 2016-07-25 21:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947277 SUPPORT DECISIONS PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY.  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947569 2016-07-25 21:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947569 IF YOU NEED TO USE TECHNOLOGY, step outside of the MEETING and come back when you are ready.  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947765 2016-07-25 21:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947765 GOOD MEETINGS CLOSE WITH A SUMMARY OF WHAT HAS BEEN DECIDED.  https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947773 2016-07-25 21:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947773 BE FULLY PRESENT. https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947841 2016-07-25 21:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116947841 https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116948296 PROCESS FOR WHAT IS DISCUSSED FIRST, SECOND, LAST ]]> 2016-07-25 21:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ssweeney3/s2jk8kwc7geo/wish/116948296