Paul Axtell’s book is worth having on your shelf as a reference and learning guide to improving your meetings – whether you are in charge of them or not. Consider the total investment of the attendees by their hourly rate, and you have some idea of the benefits of this book. Three ideas to play with right now:
- Listen for when clarity is missing and ask a question that causes clarity to emerge
- Complete each agenda item with action steps, timelines for them and responsible parties
- Be vigilant about the agenda. Keep it small and include the items that belong in this room at this meeting.
Judy Hissong, CLM
Judy Hissong is the President of Nesso Strategies. A former law firm Chief Operating Officer, she helps firms become more profitable by advising leaders in strategic and leadership development challenges. Her mission is “world domination for Good.” By creating actionable, lightbulb moments that leaders want to share and spread, she intends to improve the world one person at a time. When she’s not speaking, training and consulting, Judy teaches quarterly online workshops and facilitates Leaders Lab, a monthly video conference that enables small groups of leaders to brainstorm strategies and solutions to work through common issues that keep firms stuck. Learn more at www.nessostrategies.com.
