Transformational Meetings

Do your meetings have substance?  Do they have a genuine impact on the future?

At the conclusion of a great meeting, decisions are made, actions are initiated and participants are energized because they know that their involvement has made a difference.  Meetings are a unique opportunity to tap into the thinking abilities of a group to discuss, decide, debate and discover.  Unfortunately, people rarely use meetings for their most powerful purpose.  Instead of planning the future, time is spent reviewing and “correcting” the past, leaving participants discouraged and frustrated.

Content, however, isn’t the only problem with today’s meetings.  Running your own meeting is like trying to coach a team while playing in the field.  As a player, you must focus on your role, whether it is guarding the line at third or sacking the quarterback.  With your attention narrowly focused on your individual contribution, it is difficult to watch each player, control the direction of the game or adjust strategy.  In other words, it is very challenging to see and manage the big picture from inside “the picture”.  And, further complicating the issue is your emotional attachment to the outcome.

Running a meeting is far more difficult and complex than it appears.  As a result, there are times when it makes sense to turn to a professional facilitator.  It is the facilitator’s job to manage the process and the group dynamics.  An unbiased outsider can help:

  • when issues are emotionally-charged or controversial,
  • when egos are holding back progress,
  • when new approaches or new perspectives are needed,
  • when decisions and actions are being put off,
  • when constructive disagreement and discussion is no longer possible, or
  • when your meetings are just no longer productive.

Whether you are planning a 2-hour discussion or a 2-day retreat, we can bring a new life and energy to your meetings.

To energize performance at your business, contact TimeWorks at 1-877-610-3097 or email us at info@EnergizingBusiness.com.

Peter F. Drucker,
The Effective Executive

"...one can either direct a meeting and listen for the important things being said, or one can take part and talk; one cannot do both."