In this episode, Larissa discusses the challenges of meetings in educational settings and offers actionable strategies to make them more efficient and purposeful. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, facilitation, and follow-up in transforming meetings from time drains into productive sessions. The conversation also highlights the role of the MTSS framework in streamlining meeting processes and provides rapid-fire tips for enhancing meeting effectiveness.

Resources:

MTSS Meetings Guide

Article: Ensure Efficiency with MTSS Teams & MTSS Meetings

Future of Meetings with AI Article

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Takeaways:

• Meetings are often seen as a productivity killer in schools.
• 33% of teachers prefer to spend less time in meetings.
• Effective meetings require a clear agenda and purpose.
• The life cycle of a meeting includes planning, facilitation, and follow-up.
• Celebrate successes at the beginning of meetings to boost morale.
• MTSS can help streamline the meeting process.
• Host fewer meetings by using alternative communication methods.
• Rotational facilitation can empower staff and enhance engagement.
• Meetings should finish early if objectives are met.
• Pre-reading materials can save valuable in-person meeting time.

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