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    Stand Up Meetings

    This is my second post in a row about meetings, which is unusual because I am a telecommuter who can happily work all day without seeing a living soul. When I am asked to participate in a corporate meeting I am often struck by the massive waste of time and energy that ensues. There are a lot of strategies for running more efficient meetings, but one of the best ideas I have heard of in a while comes from the OrganizingLA Blog : Because the meetings were so long, someone on the team suggested we institute...
  • Seth Godin on Name Tags

    Seth Godin: I think doing name tags properly transforms a meeting. Here's why People don't really know everyone, even if they think they do. If you don't know someone's name, you are hesitant to talk to them. If you don't talk to them, you never get to know them and you both lose. If you are wearing a name tag, it's an invitation to start a conversation. Name tags are always a good idea at conferences and meetings where there are a large amount of people who you have never met before or whose name...

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