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The Opportunity
A single effective meeting will substantially
change the capacity of a group to achieve its
mission.
It defines a clear strategy and enables the
group to reach new levels of performance with
the resources it already has. It also sets the
group to deliver sustained results.
A single effective meeting will substantially
change the capacity of a group to achieve its
mission.
It defines a clear strategy and enables the
group to reach new levels of performance with
the resources it already has. It also sets the
group to deliver sustained results.
The Challenges to Effective Meetings
Most meetings do not live up to expectations.
Statements of good intentions made at the
end of the meeting are not followed by action.
Just a few months later, little is left of the
original plan.
It is unresolved conflicting perspectives that
prevent clear focused action after the
meeting.
Most individuals want the meeting to be
productive and have their unique ideas about
solving the problems. This sets the double
trap that often makes critical meetings
ineffective:
1. There is a rush to problem-solving,
2. Everyone retains their point of view.
Left unchecked, these dynamics lead many to
hold back their opinions and go along with
decisions they do not fully endorse.
Lukewarm agreements create mediocre
results, causing discouragement as the group
fails to deliver on their plan.
Real progress only comes when common
ground is reached and individuals have the
commitment to take action toward shared
goals.
With the appropriate framework and guidance
individuals can work effectively as a group to
solve tough problems, discover new
resources, and manage together a process
for positive change.
Effective Facilitation
Most meetings do not live up to expectations.
Statements of good intentions made at the
end of the meeting are not followed by action.
Just a few months later, little is left of the
original plan.
It is unresolved conflicting perspectives that
prevent clear focused action after the
meeting.
Most individuals want the meeting to be
productive and have their unique ideas about
solving the problems. This sets the double
trap that often makes critical meetings
ineffective:
1. There is a rush to problem-solving,
2. Everyone retains their point of view.
Left unchecked, these dynamics lead many to
hold back their opinions and go along with
decisions they do not fully endorse.
Lukewarm agreements create mediocre
results, causing discouragement as the group
fails to deliver on their plan.
Real progress only comes when common
ground is reached and individuals have the
commitment to take action toward shared
goals.
With the appropriate framework and guidance
individuals can work effectively as a group to
solve tough problems, discover new
resources, and manage together a process
for positive change.
Effective Facilitation
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