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Episode #5 Can Technology Make Meetings Redundant?
Join us for Episode #5 of the acclaimed series, Talk To Your Meeting Doctors, hosted by Martin Duffy, PhD, and Paul Nunesdea, PhD, CPF. In this episode, we welcome special guest Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural, to explore the provocative topic: "Can Technology Make Meetings Redundant?" Dive into an insightful discussion on how technological advancements are reshaping the landscape of collaboration and whether they could ever fully replace the traditional meeting. Don’t miss this compelling dialogue that could redefine your approach to meetings and technology in the workplace!
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Episode #3 Peer Conferences Unveiled: A Conversation with Adrian Segar
Join us for an enlightening episode of Talk to Your Meeting Doctors, where our esteemed co-hosts, Martin Duffy PhD and Paul Nunesdea PhD, engage in a riveting discussion with Adrian Segar, the pioneering mind behind Peer Conferences.
In this third episode of our 2024 series, we delve deep into the world of innovative conference formats, uncovering the insights and inspirations behind Adrian's groundbreaking approach. Whether you're a meeting professional, an academic, or simply passionate about the evolution of collaborative gatherings, this episode offers valuable perspectives and expert knowledge.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts—tune in and explore the future of conferences with us!
Episode #4 Executive Meetings: From Frustration to Focus
In a recent episode of Talk To Your Meeting Doctors, we embarked on a journey of transformation. We warmly welcomed esteemed communication experts Judy Rees and Penny Walker.
With their extensive background as facilitators and coaches, they were on a mission to empower leaders like you to unlock the true potential of your meetings.
This episode of Talk To Your Meeting Doctors dived into Clean Language. We explored how this communication method could have been used to design meetings with greater focus and clarity.
We invited you to join us and discover how to elevate your executive meetings from frustrating experiences into invaluable strategic opportunities. It was time to revolutionize the way you met and led.
Episode #2 Into the Heart of Meeting Design (Part II)
This conversation focused on meeting design, particularly for high-level organizations. Key points include:
- Understanding the meeting owner's goals is crucial before implementing design changes.
- Meetings can impact relationships and even survival in high-level settings.
- Start by considering the meeting mechanics (before, during, and after).
- Meeting owners often see meetings as one-time events for information delivery, but they can improve relationships through well-designed interactions.
- To encourage engagement, gather quotes and insights from participants beforehand to show the need for addressing underlying issues.
- Tailoring meeting design to the specific needs of the organization and participants is essential.
Thank you for joining us on a unique journey as we wrapped up the year in our special videocast episode of 'Talk to Your Meeting Doctors', co-hosted by me and Martin Duffy. This past year was a whirlwind of diverse episodes, each packed with innovative ideas and strategies for effective meetings and collaboration.
2023 Recap: Reflecting on the year gone by, we had a remarkable journey together. To celebrate our collective learning and growth, we organized a series of LinkedIn Live recap sessions. These sessions revisited the most impactful moments and discussions from our 2023 episodes.
LinkedIn Live Recap Schedule: We relived these enlightening discussions:
✅Recap #0: The year in review
An conversation between Martin and Paul about all events in 2023
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✅Recap #1: The Future of Meetings and AI Integration
Featuring summaries of episodes on AI’s role in reshaping meetings.
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✅Recap #2: Enhancing Meeting Effectiveness and Inclusion
A deep dive into making meetings more inclusive and impactful.
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✅Recap #3: Cultivating Positive Meeting Cultures and Trust
Exploring strategies to build trust and a positive meeting culture.
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✅Recap #4: The Role of Metrics and Face-to-Face Dynamics
Balancing productivity metrics with the essence of face-to-face interactions.
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We appreciate your tuning into our LinkedIn group for these recap sessions. Thank you for revisiting the highlights of 2023 with us and gearing up for an even more exciting year ahead.
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Episode #11 Into the Heart of Meeting Design (Part I)
In Episode #11, we have explored the art and science of crafting meetings that truly resonate with participants and drive meaningful outcomes. Eric will share his insights on designing meetings that captivate, engage, and inspire attendees, ensuring that every moment spent in a meeting is purposeful and productive.
Together with co-hosts Paul Nunesdea and Martin Duffy, we'll unravel the secrets to creating impactful agendas, fostering participant engagement, and optimizing decision-making processes. If you're looking to elevate your meeting game and foster a culture of collaboration within your organization, this episode is a must-watch.
Episode #10 Effective Inclusion in Meetings
Watch here the last episode of our monthly series, "Talk to Your Meeting Doctors," will be hosted by Martin Duffy PhD and Paul Nunesdea PhD, CPF.
In this last episode, we addressed the crucial theme of "Effective Inclusion in Meetings" featuring Distinguished Guest Speakers: Martin Aldergard and Julie Guegan.
This is a unique opportunity to gain profound insights and practical strategies from these renowned experts in the field of meeting management. Be part of the conversation by joining our LinkedIn Live event.
Stay tuned for further updates, and remember to mark your calendar. Let's work together to make meetings more inclusive and effective.
Join us for a conversation that can transform your meetings!
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Episode #9 Unlocking Success: Team Metrics, Meetings, and Making Every Minute Count
This event was a special episode part of the International Facilitation Week and we dove into the critical question many leaders grapple with: 'Could I rely on metrics to know if my team was working on the right things?'
Our guest speakers were two renowned IAF (International Association of Facilitators) members, Michael Randel CPF and Sue Bird, who is also the Chair of the Belgium Chapter.
In this insightful conversation we explored the complexities of measuring team productivity and success, delving into the nuances of metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the art of aligning them with your organization's strategic goals.
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Episode #8 | Building a meeting-positive organisation culture
In Episode #8 of the monthly LinkedIn event series "Talk to Your Meeting Doctors," we delved into the essential topic of "Building a Meeting-Positive Organizational Culture" with guest speakers Elise Keith and Gustavo Razzetti and we explored the keys to fostering a workplace environment where meetings are viewed as productive and valuable, rather than a necessary evil.
Discover how effective meeting management can lead to improved team collaboration, enhanced employee satisfaction, and increased productivity within your organization. Whether you're a team leader, manager, or employee, this episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking to optimize their workplace's meeting dynamics and foster a positive and impactful organizational culture. So tune in, take notes, and let's build meeting-positive workplaces together!
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Episode #7 Meetings Reinvented:
A Paradigm Shift Towards New Forms of Organizational Meetings
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This past event focused on the use of AI in meetings. Participants shared their experiences and experiments, highlighting how AI can enhance meeting preparation, engagement, and post-meeting analysis. The event explored various AI applications, such as creating meeting agendas and real-time transcriptions for insights. The discussions also emphasized the need for defining AI's boundaries, acknowledging its limitations compared to human abilities like emotion and creativity. Additionally, the event discussed the benefits and concerns of using AI in meetings, with a particular focus on its ability to summarize discussions and the importance of human intuition and engagement.
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Episode #6 | Will AI make meetings obsolete?
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In Episode #6 of Talk to Your Meeting Doctors, we tackle the intriguing question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) will render meetings obsolete. Join our esteemed guests, Jim Kalbach from Mural, Ilkka Mäkitalo, founder of Howspace, and Karin Ovari on LinkedIn Live and other social media channels, as they share their insights on the intersection of AI and meetings.
Watch this recording of an engaging discussion that challenges conventional notions of meetings and explores the transformative possibilities brought forth by AI.
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Episode # 5 | Have we lost the art of face to face meetings?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift towards virtual meetings, but there is growing recognition of the value that face-to-face meetings can provide. While some argue that the art of face-to-face meetings may have been lost, many businesses and organizations are already planning for a return to in-person events and conferences as the world recovers from the pandemic. It remains to be seen whether virtual or face-to-face meetings will dominate in the future, since both have their benefits.
Watch our last LinkedIn Live event with our colleague meeting doctor Joe Allen (Professor of I/O Psychology at the University of Utah Health; Author, Running Effective Meetings for Dummies) and Kirsty Lewis (founder of School of Facilitation) and gain new perspectives from these two experts in the field.
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Meeting Doctors | Recap episode #5
How AI can impact meetings? This is the last question to our guest speakers on the last episode of Talk to Your Meeting Doctors with Joe Allen and Kirsty Lewis.
Episode #4 The importance of Trust in teams and organizations
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- Why is trust crucial for productive relationships in teams and organizations, and what are the consequences of a lack of trust?
- What specific actions can leaders and team members take to build and maintain trust within their team or organization?
- How can organizations measure the level of trust within their teams, and what steps can be taken to improve it?
- How does open and honest communication contribute to building and maintaining trust, and what are some effective communication strategies?
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Episode #3 The impact of Culture on Well-being
How can culture impact well-being?
The influence of culture on health is vast. It affects perceptions of health, illness and death, beliefs about causes of disease, approaches to health promotion, how illness and pain are experienced and expressed, where patients seek help, and the types of treatment patients prefer.
It has also shown that culture influences how we seek happiness and regulate our emotions: European Americans typically want to feel peppy emotions like excitement and cheerfulness, while Hong Kong Chinese prefer calmer states like peace and serenity.
With Anthony Zacharzewski President of the Democratic Society and Pernilla Rorso Managing Director, Copenhagen Office & Senior Business Consultant at Hofstede Insights, Ph.D.
Episode #2 The importance of Wellbeing - for the individual, organization, or nation
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Gross National Happiness is distinguishable from Gross Domestic Product by valuing collective happiness as the goal of governance, by emphasizing harmony with nature and traditional values as expressed in the 9 domains of happiness and 4 pillars of GNH.
With Isabella Bablumian International Development Lead, Entrepreneur/CEO & Writer/Speaker and Obhi Chatterjee Learning Technologies & Innovation at the European Commission and Paulo Simoes Consultant at Egon Zehnder.
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Episode #1 2022 Review and Recap
Episode #12 The Video Collaboration Revolution
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Episode #11 Coaching: fad, fiction or the future
Episode #10 Facilitation Community Builders
Episode #8 Facilitation as a smokescreen for...?
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