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Tired of meetings that feel like a waste of time? 😒 When your team has the data, the alignment, and the trust 💼🤝, those meetings will transform from dreaded to the most valuable part of the week! 📊🔥 #TeamAlignment #EffectiveMeetings #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #LawFirmManagement

Getting Different Perspectives – the Empty Chair. A key to teams making successful decisions is gathering different perspectives on the different issues at play. Naturally the people in the team bring their own perspectives, however depending on the team make up and dynamics these perspectives may not be as diverse as needed. There is also the issue of time, things have to be dealt with and decisions made. When I work with teams on developing their team purpose I do an exercise that sees them stand in the shoes of their key stakeholders to ask them what they need from this team. Examples of stakeholders are: Ourselves and our current and future team members The business and its shareholders Current and future customers This is a powerful exercise that allows a view of different perspectives. It is made all the more powerful when the team is asked to stand in the shoes of their collective future grandchildren and the environment – as you can imagine when faced with this perspective the conversation deepens! So how to do this with your own team? As a result of this exercise many teams resolve to bring in the empty chair or chairs to their meetings. The empty chair represents one of the stakeholders who is absent but important to the discussion, and when needed someone on the team will sit in the chair and voice the perspective of that stakeholder. This has led to some teams proactively bringing stakeholders into meetings as appropriate. It may seem strange, but the empty chair works – give it a try and your next team meeting and see what happens. If you need any further ideas to help unlock your team's potential, please contact us at https://lnkd.in/gAndRptS

❤️ this blog post. Thanks Kieran Snyder for your just spot on data-story. "If you wrap up small talk within three minutes, 75-85% of team members stay engaged and participate throughout the meeting. But if small talk lasts more than five minutes, participation rates drop to 40-50%." 👉🏽 And "The managers with the highest ratings use the least small talk. In particular, the managers with top ratings all take responsibility for leading the meeting within three minutes of starting." 👓 Have a read yourself and subscribe too - Kieran's data-stories are insightful: https://lnkd.in/dHRefg75

Tired of the same voices dominating meetings? 🎤 Break free from unconscious bias in meetings to gain diverse opinions that can transform your team's dynamics and decision-making. Ndali Data O. shares simple steps to create a space where everyone feels valued. 🌟 Give it a try in your next meeting and see the impact! Sign up your team at www.talstack.com #InclusiveMeetings #TeamDiversity #EffectiveLeadership

Brad Shuck is consistently relevant in his research around #workforceengagement - here he is examining the changing role of workforce #leaders Where #AI fits into the new workforce economy The ongoing debate over #remote #hybrid #RTO #Reskilling #Upskilling & People #Analytics ... a quick read with some insightful points to guide people strategy in the latter half of 2024.

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I had a mentor that used to say, business changes every 90 days. The dynamics of the last 6 months (AI anyone?) have profound impact on the next 6. Great insights here in that regard from Brad Shuck. #leadership #ai #upskilling #returntooffice #analytics

From innovative engagement strategies to transformative leadership approaches, Dr. Brad Shuck dives into what's next for the workplace. Whether you're looking to enhance employee satisfaction, boost performance, or foster a culture of continuous improvement, the insights here are valuable.

🌟 The Future of Leadership and Work in 2024 🌟 As we navigate 2024, here are several key trends that are reshaping the workplace.