
Optimizing Meetings: Fewer, Shorter, More Productive
Maximize meeting productivity and engagement.
Why should you attend?
After this training, participants will have the tools to better:
- Identify the common pitfalls that make meetings unproductive.
- Apply the "5 P’s" roadmap to plan and optimize meetings.
- Utilize professional facilitation techniques to run effective meetings.
- Explore innovative methods to complete projects with minimal or no meetings.
Training Overview
Endless, unproductive meetings are a prevalent issue in many organizations, often resulting in wasted time and frustration. "Optimizing Meetings: Fewer, Shorter, More Productive" is designed to transform this critical aspect of professional life. This training addresses the root causes of ineffective meetings, offering practical solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Participants will learn to eliminate unnecessary meetings, streamline essential ones, and achieve optimal meeting lengths. By implementing these strategies, meetings will transition from a time-consuming obligation to a powerful tool for organizational success.
This training provides the knowledge and techniques necessary to make meetings a dynamic and productive experience, ultimately fostering a more efficient workplace. Research by Harvard Business Review highlighted that rethinking meeting approaches led to significant improvements in team collaboration, psychological safety, and team performance. Work/life balance satisfaction also substantially increased (Harvard Business Review, 2017).

Training Content
Understanding Bad Meetings
- Exploration of the causes and symptoms of meeting fatigue.
- Analysis of why most meetings fail to achieve their objectives.
Break
5 MINS
A Roadmap to Better Meetings
- Introduction to "The 5 P’s": Planning, Pre-work, Purpose, Product, Process.
- Practical steps to implement these principles for better meetings.


Tips from a Professional Facilitator
- Insights from experienced professionals on running meetings effectively.
- Techniques and best practices for professional facilitation.
Break
5 MINS
The No-Meeting Project
- Innovative strategies to complete significant projects without relying on Zoom or live meetings.
- Final Q&A session to address specific questions and challenges.
Who is this training for?
This training is ideal for:
- Executives and Managers
- Team Leaders
- Project Managers
- Anyone responsible for organizing or leading meetings within their organization.
- Participants will gain valuable insights and techniques for meeting optimization.
Training Details
Price:
JAMS Pathways offers a flexible pricing model tailored to the specific needs and scope of each training, which aims to provide the best value based on the duration and complexity of the training required.Location:
In-person, virtual, or hybrid.Duration:
Two days (optional flexible duration – from a 60-minute session to a one-week workshop).Type of Exercises:
Interactive workshops, case studies, and real-life scenario analysis.Did you know?
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