We have talked at length about the danger of unproductive meetings, low meeting quality, and the drain they are on an organization’s productivity, not to mention the cost associated with them. The next logical step is a self-assessment of your company’s...
Have you ever held or attended group meetings where it seems no one can agree on anything? When one person suggests an idea or plan of action, there is another person with a counterargument. Making group decisions in a meeting can be tough, especially when a lot of...
If you live and breathe by the ‘carpe diem’ mantra, you would understand why companies go international. Taking the step across borders and into foreign markets sounds like a challenging decision for a business – and for good reasons. With this venture,...
When called for a meeting, your average employee’s first question would be, “What’s this meeting about?” And being the host, you should outline the things that would be covered during your 30-minutes or one-hour business meeting with your team. Although there would be...
Open communication forms a core value in every organization. Sharing information within and between departments and with colleagues is vital to keeping everyone informed and aligned. There are plenty of ways to share information today such as phone calls, emails, and...