Meeting Structure Articles

Agile vs Waterfall? Don’t Risk Failure By Using the Wrong One

A professional facilitator handles several types of assignments, from planning to design. However, most facilitators must also provide a method for securing the deliverable. Although a different...

Advanced Real-Win-Worth Screening Method that Supports Strategic Decisions

Previously, we defined 'best' as projects that performed well in an innovation test, focusing on the relative technology and market risks associated with new ideas (e.g., processes, products, etc.)....

Meeting Killers: Eight Ways to Kill A Meeting and Your Reputation

Below are eight habits we call meeting killers that every facilitator, or meeting leader, must avoid. Neglect to prepare your participants in advance. Meeting Killers: Have you ever been in a...

Work Breakdown Structure Increases Focus and Reduces Scope Creep

Experienced facilitators understand both the challenge and value of getting a group to focus on the same thing at the same time. For most project-related meetings, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)...

Meeting Methodologist or Meeting Designer? A Rhetorical Shift.

Jan 7, 2020 | Communication Skills, Meeting Agendas, Meeting Structure, Meeting Support, Meeting Tools

Clients frequently contact us about facilitating a meeting or workshop on behalf of an individual or organization. It...

How To Save Your Meeting With A ‘Special’ Meeting Break

Dec 10, 2019 | Leadership Skills, Managing Conflict, Meeting Structure, Meeting Tools

Think of a meeting break as a pressure relief valve. Under normal circumstances, a standard ten-minute break, every...

Ingredients on How To Rescue a Bad Meeting

Nov 7, 2019 | Facilitation Skills, Leadership Skills, Meeting Structure, Meeting Support, Meeting Tools

Meetings are necessary. But not all meetings are good. To be more precise, not all meetings are run well. But how can...

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Order Now

STOP WASTING TIME AND MONEY

Get your copy now!

With Meetings That Get Results, you’ll learn how to lead meetings that produce clear and actionable results every time. More important, how to avoid the worst possible outcome from any meeting—another meeting!

“An essential handbook for any leader or facilitator of meetings. Especially as we have transitioned to more remote-based collaboration, I value all the tips to lead global team meetings.”

— Sana A. Manjeshwar, Global Principal Ombuds Manager, Chevron

“A soul searching yet practical approach to putting strategy into action. Metz’s approach is unique and a breath of fresh air.”

— Jim Pennella, SVP, Corporate Services, Crowley