We’ve already examined reasons why a webinar is a more engaging way to conduct meetings than a conference call. Now, what are some ways you can make your webinar even more effective? First of all, remember to take full advantage of the additional sense your participants have with a webinar; the sense of sight. What Read the full article…
With a webinar, two rather than one of the senses is engaged. Rather than relying completely on sound, the presenter can also engage the sense of seeing. You also have the ability to: See who is on the call (take attendance) See who has left the call Mute Read the full article…
On the way to our sixth-grade son’s middle-school awards ceremony, we celebrated by going out to dinner. About half-way through the meal, he said, “I don’t know what the big deal is. All they give you is a piece of paper.” We suspected he didn’t really mean it, but talked about how important recognition is, Read the full article…
Studies show that compared to men – women talk less in meetings, make fewer suggestions, are interrupted more and given less credit for their ideas. Overall – women have less influence in the workplace than men – even at the very same job level. Have you ever noticed at a meeting how men gravitate towards Read the full article…
Oftentimes, when working in or with a group, a member’s individual needs interfere with the groups’ effectiveness. Whether you are leading the group or you are a member of the group, the groups effectiveness depends on the ability to notice manage and redirect self-defeating behaviors. When personal goals, yours or other members, are too strong, Read the full article…
My Great Aunt Edith lived to be 96. She died 7 years ago. Until the very end, she got up every day. She lived for more than a decade in senior housing. She dressed herself. She walked, or as my kids would say, she scuffled. She gave, she listened, she loved. She smiled at Read the full article…
Ok – so I’ve challenged you to think about whether or not you’re stealing from your company when it comes to the sharing of data and information. (Here is the blog if you need a refresher: Are You Stealing ‘Widgets’ From Work?) …If your answer to this question is a definite ‘no!’ then you must Read the full article…
At holiday gatherings, my family of origin played word games (video games hadn’t been invented yet). It’s natural, then, that I’d use words to facilitate your fantastic family festivities. Here are a few words related to work, work groups, and celebrations. (Some definitions are taken from the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Others, Read the full article…
This morning I attended a breakfast with like-minded professionals. The conversation drifted to holiday office parties and career gaffes we’ve seen through the years. So here is my gift to you . . . a few norms that may not be in the employee handbook. Keep in mind, the annual office party is a business Read the full article…
Good Observation Skills Can Give Us Valuable Information beyond What Is Being Said We spend much of our lives in various kinds of groups, but many of us seldom take the time to observe, discuss, and try to understand what is happening within them. The ability to evaluate group behavior will help us become more Read the full article…
