{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/626f9d5e9a4d17001253628f/657ac902b83dd00012905211?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Have Shorter, More Productive Meetings","description":"<p>While meetings are potentially helpful for moving projects forward, determining strategies and managing organizational changes, they can also be frustrating and inefficient.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In fact, many people claim that meetings get in the way of doing their most important work and often feel like a waste of time.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In today's solo episode, I share practical tips for how to have shorter, more productive meetings, which I’ve studied and taught for decades as a trainer and professor.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>You'll hear advice about how to prepare for a meeting, what to do during the meeting to keep it short and productive, and how to ensure that information shared and decisions made are well documented and followed through on.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in and listen to <strong>Episode 21</strong> of <strong>Growth &amp; Gratitude </strong>and learn the secrets to avoiding the stress and wasted time and money caused by ineffective meetings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why do most people feel meetings stop them from doing their job (3:00)</li><li>What can you do before a meeting to ensure its success (4:10)</li><li>Tips and advice for during meetings (6:00)</li><li>The importance of documenting what was discussed during a meeting (9:20)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Bridget:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://bridgetsampson.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bridget's Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://sampsoncoachingandconsulting.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sampson Coaching &amp; Consulting Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thebridgetsampson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetsampsonscc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetsampson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Bridget Sampson"}