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HBR guide to making every meeting matter
Meetings. They hold such promise for moving your business forward, but they rarely deliver. We all know the steps we're supposed to take to run an effective meeting, but we seldom follow them. Why? Perhaps it just doesn't seem worth the time to pinpoint what we want to accomplish, craft an agenda, handpick participants, issue prework, and, after the meeting, send out notes summarizing key decisions and next steps. But meeting preparation and follow-up is time well spent. This guide offers practical tips to make your meetings easier to prepare for, more enjoyable to run, and more productive. In time, these steps will become so ingrained you won't be able to imagine running a meeting any other way. You'll learn how to: determine whether you even need to meet manage basic meeting prep orchestrate group decision making get the most out of web- and phone-conferencing tools cope with chronic latecomers, windbags, and other common problems turn a bad meeting around keep the momentum going with prompt meeting follow-up develop a reputation for running great meetings-- Provided by publisher.
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Transitioning to virtual and hybrid events : how to create, adapt, and market an engaging online experience
Creating virtual events is not as simple as moving the same content online - learn how to immediately leverage virtual solutions for effective in-person online events As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to have unprecedented impact on both the global economy and the whole of the world population, the need for effectively and efficiently connecting people and the right information has never been more urgent. Although the technology infrastructure currently exists, many organizations are scrambling to create virtual meetings and events to address important time-sensitive issues. Transitioning to Virtual and Hybrid Events explains everything an event host needs to know about going virtual, from understanding the new audience, to adapting content to the new medium, to marketing effectively, and much more. Author Ben Chodor, president of Intrado Digital Media, provides expert advice and real-world instructions for delivering engaging hybrid, virtual, and streaming events and webinars for companies of all sizes and across all industries. Packed with detailed tutorials, real-world case studies, illustrative examples, and highly useful checklists, this comprehensive resource provides step-by-step guidance on: Planning, creating, and implementing a digital event Choosing between a stream, a webcast, or a hybrid event Evaluating different technological solutions Producing compelling virtual content for a variety of scenarios Effectively promoting online events Meeting the needs of a diverse and global audience Transitioning to Virtual and Hybrid Events is an indispensable instruction manual for anyone tasked with enhancing their organization's continuity plans, enabling their employee base to work remotely, or creating any type of virtual solution to meet this urgent crisis.
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Dealing with meetings you can't stand : meet less and do more
\"The proven process for making the most of every business meeting --from the coauthor of the international bestseller Dealing with People You Can't Stand. From Dr. Rick Brinkman, one of the bestselling masterminds who made Dealing with People You Can't Stand a little less painful -- and a lot more productive -- comes the much-needed cure for that time-wasting, headache-inducing, soul-sucking plague known as meetings. This proven step-by-step method addresses the most common problems that derail a meeting: preparation, people, process, and time. Dr. Brinkman provides key insights into the human behaviors that lead to unsuccessful meetings, along with psychologically-based tactics for addressing them. You will learn how to: get rid of unnecessary meetings, start and end on time, develop and execute an effective agenda, address disruptive and problem behaviors, balance participation so assertive people don't dominate and passive people say what they really think, eliminate tangents and maintain focus, ensure effective follow-up This practical and easily implementable process applies to in-person as well as virtual meetings of any size. Filled with helpful checklists and change-making strategies, Dealing with Meetings You Can't Stand will turn the most boring conference room into a fast-moving model of efficiency, energy, and enthusiasm. You need not suffer in a meeting ever again.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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China. China meetings
In China, good etiquette is a must when it comes to business meetings. Learn how to schedule, plan, and conduct a meeting successfully.
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Brazil. Brazil initial meetings
Business meetings in Brazil do not typically follow an established protocol. Learn about common Brazilian communications and expectations.
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Germany. Germany conducting meetings
Being well prepared for a meeting is an absolute must in Germany. Initial impressions are very important, and your German business associates will be judging you on your dress, posture, and manners. Learn more key guidelines to prepare for and conduct meetings, including dress code, conversation topics, formalities, presentations, and deadlines. Once the meeting has started, your German colleagues are likely to treat you with respect and give you their full attention. Decision-making has its own process, and it's likely that you'll leave your first meeting without any decisions being made. Learn more about making a good impression in German meetings.
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France. Meetings in France
Curious about appropriate meeting protocol? Learn more about scheduling and conducting effective meetings in France. Personal relationships matter a great deal in France, and utilizing contacts can provide more effective introductions to new firms and colleagues. Given France's hierarchical culture, it's best to approach the most senior person first. Review more tips for successful meetings in France.
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