Comments on: 3-Point Game Plan to (Way More!) Productive Meetings

By: Craig Thompson

Craig Thompson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:31:49 +0000

Darren - great post! The “no (crack)berry” rule is a wonderful suggestion. Thanks for your continuing commitment to greatness!
Craig

By: George Gill

George Gill — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:45:18 +0000

Darren, I think the majority is bang on. I’m not sold on the time limit or the rigid break times. Sometime when momentum and ideas are flowing, a break is the last thing you want. I love the http://WWW.

George
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By: Raul

Raul — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:56:00 +0000

Wow, another come through article from Darren. I WISH I had this information when I was a manger in many numerous meeting that were….ehem in Darren’s words “ruderless”. I will forever keep this article on the walls in future meetings.

Thanks Darren!

By: Paul DePugh

Paul DePugh — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:59:57 +0000

The invite list
A critical piece of the meeting that is often overlooked. Invite the people that are motivated with a passion to contribute to the success of the meeting not the ones that are compelled to come out of obligation! I have found fired up people that have a burning desire to contribute are more successful and informative!
Paul DePugh

By: Laura W. Poochigian

Laura W. Poochigian — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:23:02 +0000

Thank you for establishing the RULES OF ENGAGEMENT - with so many technological toys/distractions these days I’m pleased to see you focus on the basics. We definitely need to work on being present for speakers, instructors and facilitators by demonstrating our RESPECT.

By: Meryl Evans

Meryl Evans — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:08:50 +0000

Darren, you scored a touchdown with these tips. If you’re an attendee, ask the organizer for an agenda as you only attend meetings with an agenda. This ensures the organizer thinks through the meeting. Don’t leave without the WWW in writing — better yet, follow up with the WWW in an email.

If you want to ensure a fast meeting — take the chairs out. Everyone will be itching to resolve the problem faster.

Definitely take care in inviting only those who need to be there — the more attendees, the less gets done.

[DARREN HARDY] Good additive thoughts Meryl!

By: Lynn Burchard

Lynn Burchard — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:41:51 +0000

Hi Darren,

This is so true. I believe organization is the key to a successful meeting. There also has to be a leader or person in charge so that the meeting can stay on track. Thank you for this great article.

Lynn Burchard

By: Mr.Kato jean-anicet N'DRI

Mr.Kato jean-anicet N'DRI — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:56:40 +0000

Thank you for your newsletter.They are very informative and educational.
I wonder whether you are represented in Francophone Countries ?If no what is the process of becoming your representative outside of USA?
Please confirm.
Kato

[DARREN HARDY] Hi Kato! We’ll keep your info on file - just producing and distributing from US to N. America and international markets. We will have a subscription based digital edition available soon.

By: Man Mohan

Man Mohan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:36:03 +0000

Article hitting onthe nailhead. perticularly the “fight!fight!fight! but fairly” aspects of it… that drives the involvement and contribution….. fairly helps remain oncourse and heading towards solution-the purpose of the meeting!.

By: Wesley Clark

Wesley Clark — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:57:13 +0000

Darren,

Good information on effective meetings. I know from my experience they can often become a social hour with not much being accomplished. Also, I love your concept of the WWW’s, since I have been in meetings and they may have ended with good ideas and plans, but nobody is certain who is responsible for the outcomes or when they will be done.

Thanks,

Wes
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