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Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)
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Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)

Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture

Is it time to ban idle chit chat? (My answer may surprise you)

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:10:36+00:00March 19th, 2019|Communication, High-performance, Leadership, Management, Productivity, stress, Teamwork, workplace culture|

It seems everyone is short on time these days. We are running at turbo speed and yet it still seems there isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. Not surprisingly, we are all on alert to spot low-value time sucks we can eliminate from our days. Idle chit chat is often considered an easy target. On the surface, this vague chatter appears to be a waste of time. Time to reconsider? Here are six reasons why (seemingly) aimless conversations are a productive and meaningful contributor to our satisfaction at work.

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What is an ideal group size?
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What is an ideal group size?

Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness

What is an ideal group size?

By Ann Gomez|2020-06-10T19:29:12+00:00June 19th, 2017|Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness|

Deciding on the magic number of participants for a seminar, meeting or team can be a bit of a mystery. Of course, the ideal number depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Here, we share our recommendations to help you achieve the best results.

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If you think you’re not a project manager, think again
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If you think you’re not a project manager, think again

Management, Management Effectiveness

If you think you’re not a project manager, think again

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:49:50+00:00March 10th, 2017|Management, Management Effectiveness|

Many years ago, I did not consider myself to be a project manager. Throughout my career, I have thought of myself as an entrepreneur; a [...]

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How to Attend Less Meetings (Without sabotaging your career)
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How to Attend Less Meetings (Without sabotaging your career)

Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness

How to Attend Less Meetings (Without sabotaging your career)

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:49:50+00:00March 10th, 2017|Leadership, Management, Management Effectiveness|

Some of us spend far too much time in meetings. I’m not talking about the absolutely critical meetings. I’m talking about the fringe meetings that [...]

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Conducting a Meeting
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Conducting a Meeting

Management

Conducting a Meeting

By Dennis Ford|2017-07-08T15:49:54+00:00May 20th, 2015|Management|

As a people manager, you are responsible for far too many things to be great at them all. This is perhaps why there are thousands [...]

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How to Run an Effective Meeting – The ‘It’ Factor
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How to Run an Effective Meeting – The ‘It’ Factor

Management Effectiveness

How to Run an Effective Meeting – The ‘It’ Factor

By Frances Biernacki|2017-07-08T15:49:54+00:00May 20th, 2015|Management Effectiveness|

Can you remember the last time you were in a meeting that ended early? How about the last two times? Imagine this: You leave the meeting [...]

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The Best Way to Overcome Meeting Drain
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The Best Way to Overcome Meeting Drain

Time Management

The Best Way to Overcome Meeting Drain

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:49:54+00:00April 29th, 2015|Time Management|

As extroverted as I am, nothing makes me dread a day more than back-to-back meetings. All. Day. Long. It isn’t the meetings so much as [...]

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5 Ways to Cut Back on Meetings
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5 Ways to Cut Back on Meetings

Time Management

5 Ways to Cut Back on Meetings

By Ann Gomez|2017-07-08T15:49:54+00:00April 28th, 2015|Time Management|

At first glance, we should have no trouble fitting three types of work into our days: meetings; independent work; and miscellaneous communications (email, phone calls [...]

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7 Ways to Cut Your Meetings in Half
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7 Ways to Cut Your Meetings in Half

Management Effectiveness

7 Ways to Cut Your Meetings in Half

By Ann Gomez|2018-01-15T16:49:45+00:00November 6th, 2012|Management Effectiveness|

Meetings are too long, period. You know and I know it. People are not willing, or able, to focus their attention for the standard 60 minute meeting. Research indicates that (at best) attention spans seem to max out around 40 minutes but realistically most of us are in the 5-10 minute range. The standard one-hour meeting no longer fits in the modern workplace. If you agree that meetings are too long, read on for some tips to cut your meetings in half.

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Design a Memorable Meeting

By Meggin McIntosh|2017-07-08T15:50:01+00:00November 5th, 2012|Management, Management Effectiveness|

Unfortunately, chaos can rein when meetings are not set up properly. To be a successful – which means productive - professional, you need to know [...]

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