The Productivity Show

15 Tips To Make Meetings Effective & Efficient (TPS542)

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Discover 15 actionable tips to transform your meetings into productive powerhouses. From setting clear agendas to using the right tools, we’ll share strategies that save time, foster collaboration, and make sure your meetings drive real results. Tune in to make every meeting count.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:10]
  • What makes a “bad” meeting? [5:45]
  • What makes an excellent meeting? [9:03]
  • Tip 1: No meeting days [11:12]
  • Tip 2: Use ChatGPT as a brainstorming partner [16:13]
  • Tip 3: Use tools to transcribe, summarize, and capture action items [22:34]
  • Tip 4: End with WWW [24:19]
  • Tip 5: Round Robin of Gratitude [25:14]
  • Tip 6: Walking meetings [28:02]
  • Tip 7: Change calendar defaults [30:41]
  • Tip 8: Use a scheduling app [31:59]
  • Tip 9: Rotate who leads the meetings [34:53]
  • Tip 10: Keep meetings to the “2 pizza rule” [35:59]
  • Tip 11: Only include people who can contribute [36:45]
  • Tip 12: The GaryVee 10-Minute Meetings [38:02]
  • Tip 13: Work off shared notes [41:13]
  • Tip 14: Check in with more quiet team members [42:48]
  • Tip 15: Use the mute button! [44:16]
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