Do you ever get the feeling the lights are on but no-one’s at home? If you’re running a work meeting and your colleagues don’t seem particularly engaged, it may be time to think of some ways to get them more involved. Meetings don’t have to be boring and they can benefit everyone.
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If you’re ready to switch up your meetings in an effort to make your colleagues more enthusiastic, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some simple work meeting tips for making your meetings more enjoyable.
Icebreakers
Icebreakers are a great way to get everyone to pay attention from the minute the meeting starts. These can work whether you’re in the same room, a remote team, with people you know, or with people you’ve never met before. Questions like, ‘what’s next on your bucket list?’ or ‘tell me something about your pet’ are perfect for getting everyone to engage in conversation.
Once you’ve got everyone’s attention, you can start talking about the more important stuff. However, it’s vital that you still keep people engaging with questions or asking for feedback.
Let Everyone Have a Say
This isn’t just a great way to keep everyone engaged. All good employers know that employees have good and creative ideas. They spend most of their time at the forefront of the business, connecting with clients, so they have insight that most business owners don’t.
Give everyone the opportunity to prepare to say something on the subject you’re talking about. If you’re going to do this, use tools like Supernormal- your new AI meeting assistant. This is to make sure that no-one has to worry about taking notes and stay fully engaged.
Keep Things Short
Even when everyone chips in, you can still keep things short. Meetings that go on for hours will inevitably bore the majority of people in attendance. Keep points short, sweet, and simple.
To do this, you’ll need to set an agenda for the meeting. Not all subjects are open to discussion in every meeting. It’s vital to stay on topic and address any other issues or suggestions at another time.
Go Visual
When you want to get certain points across to your team, it can help to go visual. In addition to being useful for all those who are visual learners, using visuals can also be fun. It’s a great way to keep people interested in what you have to say.
Think about using pictures, videos, infographics, and more during your meetings to express your points. You can even think about using memes or GIFs to give people a giggle. It’s not unprofessional- it’s the perfect way to connect with colleagues.
Take Breaks
There will always be instances where meetings need to go on longer to discuss complex matters. When this happens, it’s essential to remember that meeting fatigue does exist and you shouldn’t push yourself or your colleagues too far. Be sure to take regular breaks so your brains can stay engaged.
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