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Meetings Can Make Or Break Your Career

June 11, 2010 By 1 Comment

Meetings Can Make Or Break Your Career

Oh, how much time do we all spend in meetings?! Some are effective; some aren't. They take time away from our abilities to do other things. Some times they're boring and wasteful. Sometimes they're not.

But one thing they all have: opportunities for you to showcase your abilities.

With all the time I've spent in meetings over the years, I've wondered how many people have considered this side of their participation in meetings. Some people sure haven't acted that way.

Here are some things to consider:

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If You’re Thinking of Checking That Blackberry in a Meeting, Don’t!

June 8, 2010 By 1 Comment

If You're Thinking of Checking That Blackberry in a Meeting, Don't!

We've all done it. The meeting is going on and on. Your boss is rambling. You "get" the gist of the concept. You're bored. Your mind drifts. Hmmm. Wonder what newfound treasure has appeared in my PDA? Who will notice if you sneak a peek?

Your boss will. Others in the meeting will. Don't do it. You could be committing career suicide.

Robert Half & Associates recently conducted a study of 150 senior executives, which showed that 31 percent of them found it inappropriate for employees to check PDAs during meetings. Despite this finding, 86 percent of the senior executives polled had witnessed people engaging in this behavior.

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Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going!

June 8, 2010 By 1 Comment

Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going!

Icebreakers are great. When you get people together to work on things, getting them to know each other will spur on other positive results. I make it a habit to have an icebreaker at just about every volunteer meeting I conduct, whether the group is large or small.
 
After all, these people chose to volunteer, let's make it fun for them. These ideas also thrive in a working environment; they help people build the relationships that can move an enterprise forward. Believe it or not, adults like to interact, and play. By getting your meeting or task force off to an energetic, fun, and interesting start, you'll see a more positive aura in the meeting. So, why do Icebreakers work? [Read more...]
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