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A simple story about how one chance meeting can affect a person’s fate and thinking. That time it was a normal situation when all people think in one similar way and nobody is trying to be special. The fateful meeting that changed Alex’s life. MORE
If it was a meeting that mattered – an experience you want to have again – then it included a meaningful conversation. As the meeting wound up you were incredibly energized and ready to do something important, and/or you were disappointed it was over. As I think back on memorable meetings I’ve been part of, it seems clear that the participants were speaking openly and honestly, and with respect for each other’s experiences and intentions. MORE
I’ve said it many times: meetings are the very heart of the future of work. Meetings are the way knowledge workers learn, communicate, problem-solve, create, share ideas, influence others, and inspire. But how effective are the meetings you participate in, or lead? MORE
Last week I asked my readers to complete a brief survey to help me understand the kinds of meetings you participate in and how you feel about them. I was initially somewhat surprised by that essentially positive assessment of meeting experiences. MORE
Change starts one person at a time. You don’t need to reach a thousand people at a time, although a fast selling book can help that. Instead think of how each person reading your book can make a change. When I was really young, I was always reading and had a book in hand. MORE
Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days at the office following up on connections made while attending the 18th annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition. For a first-time attendee of HR Tech, here were my impressions: • A majority of organizations are changing HCM technology. MORE
Nearly every spoof of corporate office culture has taken a dig at meetings ( this skit about real life conference calls is one of my favorites). I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say meetings are the bane of our existence at work. That’s what led me to the book. MORE
A time and attendance policy – the set of rules for your employees on when to show up for work and in what circumstances they can be excused – is essential for running your business successfully. This concerns you if: Your business is open to the public at certain times. MORE
Employees stumble into meetings tucking in their shirts and clinging closely to their now lukewarm cups of coffee, which might as well be pillows. Then, you get sidetracked, and the meeting runs longer than intended. Why are you holding this meeting in the first place? MORE
Implementing a workplace book club is a low-cost way to boost employee engagement while enabling employees to execute your business strategy. Getting a book club started is a light lift, so there’s no reason you can’t move on this right away. Read on to learn: The benefits of starting a book club at your company. The trick to choosing books that will help you reach your business goals. Benefits of starting a book club at your workplace. Order books. MORE
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and Kindle , in the iTunes store, and directly from the publisher.). But a meeting did not occur. What a great meeting. MORE
Price : 625 GBP for HR professionals (two days pass), 10% discount for group bookings (two or more people). The objective is to discover and discuss new ways to meet the new employees of the future. And what a great excuse to hit the Swiss slopes the weekend following the event, book your cabin! So no pressure to attend every event during the three days. Book before the 31st of January to enjoy a 5% discount (available for each pass). MORE
Want to chat more about Time Intelligence™ during the Technology Services World Conference? Sign up to book a meeting with Replicon during TSW. Everyone knows that time is money. But unlike money, most businesses don’t know enough about their time. MORE
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings? MORE
Virtual meetings create a tremendous opportunity for everyone to co-create virtual stories. Ponder how you leverage this epic common denominator during virtual meetings. Because this epic story attends each virtual meeting, invited or not. One millimeter at a time. MORE
Most of us today spend more time in meetings with people who are somewhere else than we do with our colleagues down the hall. And while most of the “rules” for leading face-to-face meetings also apply equally well to distributed meetings, the situation is clearly different. MORE
Any time I get a chance to interact with my HR peers in person is a joy for me. It fills my bucket because I want to genuinely meet them, encourage them, and laugh with them. This conference had an extra twist added to it because the theme was based on my book, HR on Purpose !! MORE
Price : 625 GBP for HR professionals (two days pass), 10% discount for group bookings (two or more people). The objective is to discover and discuss new ways to meet the new employees of the future. And what a great excuse to hit the Swiss slopes the weekend following the event, book your cabin! So no pressure to attend every event during the three days. Personal & Chef is the largest event and meeting place for anyone who works and develops staff in the Nordics. MORE
What is it worth to make your meetings both more efficient and more effective? Imagine this: a team of 10 well-paid professionals holds a one-hour status/progress meeting every Monday. And it’s only considering meeting efficiency improvements. MORE
Last week, I had the pleasure to attend one of the first HR tech conferences of the year, UNLEASH London (formerly HR Tech World). And to save you some time, we’ve selected 15 great events we think are worth attending this year. 15 HR Tech Conferences to Attend in 2018. Price : 1200 Australian dollars + GST, a 2-for-1 offer for the first 100 bookings. It’s time to talk about the best HR practices and unveil what’s next. Attend the event. MORE
In fact, a cloud based time and attendance software –– with employee self service features –– greatly increases employee engagement among office workers. Here's how: A cloud based time and attendance software has flexible options to meet the needs of different office environments. MORE
Are you frustrated by all the unfocused, boring meetings you have to sit through? Do the meetings you attend produce lasting solutions to the challenges you face? Or do you and your staff waste precious hours at work sitting through meetings that don’t seem to matter? MORE
I’m excited any time I have the chance to break the mold. As people put their time in with any organization, they have experiences that don’t always jive with those prescribed values. It forces us to meet audiences where they are and take an educational approach. MORE
( Editor ’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and Kindle , in the iTunes store, and directly from the publisher.”. The meeting after the meeting does exist. MORE
Last week I offered ten tips for making a meeting flow smoothly (“ 10 Tips for Leading Meetings That Matter ”). They were clearly directed at meeting leaders who have responsibilities for designing, convening, and directing meetings. Still not better, close the meeting. MORE
It’s made the social media rounds, but was still good for a laugh one more time. It got me thinking about meetings… specificaly conference calls, since I work from home. Here are just a few: Employees don’t have time to get their other work done. MORE
An Introduction to Management Consultancy by Marc Baaij is a book that really pulls back the curtains and reveals the inner workings of management consultancies. I have never seen a book about management consulting like this before. Book Review Business MORE
After a long stretch of holiday celebrations and vacation time, it’s not always easy to get back into “ work mode.” When you haven’t sat in a meeting for a week or two, regaining focus and getting back in the groove can feel like a challenge. Designate one day for internal meetings. “We MORE
The Salesperson’s Ultimate Checklist for Smarter Meetings The ability to conduct smarter meetings is becoming an essential skill to have. It is especially important since our own data tells us that employees have an average of 15 meetings every week! Attending the Meeting 1. MORE
I’ve been writing about meetings and how to make them better for months. And, as you know, I even wrote a book about making meetings matter (available on Amazon.com at this link – contact me directly for volume discounts). How will we spend our time during the meeting? MORE
Over the last several weeks I have been exploring several basic ways to improve your organizational ROI for meetings. Last week I talked about two complementary approaches to improving meeting efficiency: Holding fewer meetings. Conducting shorter meetings. MORE
Employees often get very nervous when asked to a private meeting with human resources or their supervisor. Can you have someone sit in on a meeting between you and your supervisor? I’ve been asked the question several times. MORE
From 11am – 3:00pm EDT each day July 20 – 22 , PrismHR LIVE Virtual is completely online and free to attend , meaning you can access some of the best parts of PrismHR LIVE right from your home office at no cost. PrismHR LIVE is coming online in just under a month! MORE
Maybe you’re the kind of business leader who prefers to create a work culture free from the corporate grind of time clocks, rules and rigid schedules. Or you don’t want to be that person at your company, the one who knows exactly what time everyone gets into the office. When employees aren’t doing their part , the entire team may fall behind on meeting deadlines. It’s okay to casually address the issue with first-time offenders. MORE
All of this juggling requires a copious amount of meetings — to formulate a game-plan, track progress, collect feedback, correct course accordingly and meet deadlines. . While most people hate the time wasted in endless meetings, some of them simply cannot be avoided. MORE
While I did spend some time covering sports for various newspapers, including the school paper at the University of Southern California, I majored in Public Relations and quickly found that I enjoyed working with media to pitch and shape stories. Recommend a book or a podcast. MORE
HR Bartender
MAY 12, 2015
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and Kindle , in the iTunes store, and directly from the publisher.). But a meeting did not occur. What a great meeting.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 27, 2015
( Editor ’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and Kindle , in the iTunes store, and directly from the publisher.”. The meeting after the meeting does exist.
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nettime solutions
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
In fact, a cloud based time and attendance software –– with employee self service features –– greatly increases employee engagement among office workers. Here's how: A cloud based time and attendance software has flexible options to meet the needs of different office environments.
Workplace Psychology
DECEMBER 15, 2019
An Introduction to Management Consultancy by Marc Baaij is a book that really pulls back the curtains and reveals the inner workings of management consultancies. I have never seen a book about management consulting like this before. Book Review Business
Prism HR
JUNE 25, 2020
From 11am – 3:00pm EDT each day July 20 – 22 , PrismHR LIVE Virtual is completely online and free to attend , meaning you can access some of the best parts of PrismHR LIVE right from your home office at no cost. PrismHR LIVE is coming online in just under a month!
Insperity
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
A time and attendance policy – the set of rules for your employees on when to show up for work and in what circumstances they can be excused – is essential for running your business successfully. This concerns you if: Your business is open to the public at certain times.
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Replicon
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Want to chat more about Time Intelligence™ during the Technology Services World Conference? Sign up to book a meeting with Replicon during TSW. Everyone knows that time is money. But unlike money, most businesses don’t know enough about their time.
Get Hppy
JUNE 29, 2018
Employees stumble into meetings tucking in their shirts and clinging closely to their now lukewarm cups of coffee, which might as well be pillows. Then, you get sidetracked, and the meeting runs longer than intended. Why are you holding this meeting in the first place?
Future of Work
OCTOBER 24, 2016
I’ve been writing about meetings and how to make them better for months. And, as you know, I even wrote a book about making meetings matter (available on Amazon.com at this link – contact me directly for volume discounts). How will we spend our time during the meeting?
Future of Work
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Over the last several weeks I have been exploring several basic ways to improve your organizational ROI for meetings. Last week I talked about two complementary approaches to improving meeting efficiency: Holding fewer meetings. Conducting shorter meetings.
Future of Work
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings?
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PI Worldwide
MAY 29, 2019
Implementing a workplace book club is a low-cost way to boost employee engagement while enabling employees to execute your business strategy. Getting a book club started is a light lift, so there’s no reason you can’t move on this right away. Read on to learn: The benefits of starting a book club at your company. The trick to choosing books that will help you reach your business goals. Benefits of starting a book club at your workplace. Order books.
Thrive Global
JANUARY 6, 2020
After a long stretch of holiday celebrations and vacation time, it’s not always easy to get back into “ work mode.” When you haven’t sat in a meeting for a week or two, regaining focus and getting back in the groove can feel like a challenge. Designate one day for internal meetings. “We
Future of Work
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Last week I asked my readers to complete a brief survey to help me understand the kinds of meetings you participate in and how you feel about them. I was initially somewhat surprised by that essentially positive assessment of meeting experiences.
Digital HR Tech
JANUARY 23, 2019
Price : 625 GBP for HR professionals (two days pass), 10% discount for group bookings (two or more people). The objective is to discover and discuss new ways to meet the new employees of the future. And what a great excuse to hit the Swiss slopes the weekend following the event, book your cabin! So no pressure to attend every event during the three days. Book before the 31st of January to enjoy a 5% discount (available for each pass).
Future of Work
MARCH 21, 2016
Are you frustrated by all the unfocused, boring meetings you have to sit through? Do the meetings you attend produce lasting solutions to the challenges you face? Or do you and your staff waste precious hours at work sitting through meetings that don’t seem to matter?
WorkHuman
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Nearly every spoof of corporate office culture has taken a dig at meetings ( this skit about real life conference calls is one of my favorites). I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say meetings are the bane of our existence at work. That’s what led me to the book.
Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development
MARCH 31, 2020
Virtual meetings create a tremendous opportunity for everyone to co-create virtual stories. Ponder how you leverage this epic common denominator during virtual meetings. Because this epic story attends each virtual meeting, invited or not. One millimeter at a time.
HR Bartender
MAY 17, 2016
Employees often get very nervous when asked to a private meeting with human resources or their supervisor. Can you have someone sit in on a meeting between you and your supervisor? I’ve been asked the question several times.
Future of Work
MAY 30, 2016
Last week I offered ten tips for making a meeting flow smoothly (“ 10 Tips for Leading Meetings That Matter ”). They were clearly directed at meeting leaders who have responsibilities for designing, convening, and directing meetings. Still not better, close the meeting.
HR Ringleader
MAY 8, 2015
It’s made the social media rounds, but was still good for a laugh one more time. It got me thinking about meetings… specificaly conference calls, since I work from home. Here are just a few: Employees don’t have time to get their other work done.
Advanced Learning Institute
DECEMBER 13, 2019
I’m excited any time I have the chance to break the mold. As people put their time in with any organization, they have experiences that don’t always jive with those prescribed values. It forces us to meet audiences where they are and take an educational approach.
Digital HR Tech
MARCH 25, 2018
Last week, I had the pleasure to attend one of the first HR tech conferences of the year, UNLEASH London (formerly HR Tech World). And to save you some time, we’ve selected 15 great events we think are worth attending this year. 15 HR Tech Conferences to Attend in 2018. Price : 1200 Australian dollars + GST, a 2-for-1 offer for the first 100 bookings. It’s time to talk about the best HR practices and unveil what’s next. Attend the event.
Future of Work
JANUARY 11, 2016
Most of us today spend more time in meetings with people who are somewhere else than we do with our colleagues down the hall. And while most of the “rules” for leading face-to-face meetings also apply equally well to distributed meetings, the situation is clearly different.
HRchitect
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days at the office following up on connections made while attending the 18th annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition. For a first-time attendee of HR Tech, here were my impressions: • A majority of organizations are changing HCM technology.
Future of Work
APRIL 5, 2016
I’ve said it many times: meetings are the very heart of the future of work. Meetings are the way knowledge workers learn, communicate, problem-solve, create, share ideas, influence others, and inspire. But how effective are the meetings you participate in, or lead?
Digital HR Tech
JANUARY 23, 2019
Price : 625 GBP for HR professionals (two days pass), 10% discount for group bookings (two or more people). The objective is to discover and discuss new ways to meet the new employees of the future. And what a great excuse to hit the Swiss slopes the weekend following the event, book your cabin! So no pressure to attend every event during the three days. Personal & Chef is the largest event and meeting place for anyone who works and develops staff in the Nordics.
Future of Work
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
If it was a meeting that mattered – an experience you want to have again – then it included a meaningful conversation. As the meeting wound up you were incredibly energized and ready to do something important, and/or you were disappointed it was over. As I think back on memorable meetings I’ve been part of, it seems clear that the participants were speaking openly and honestly, and with respect for each other’s experiences and intentions.
Thrive Global
JULY 3, 2020
A simple story about how one chance meeting can affect a person’s fate and thinking. That time it was a normal situation when all people think in one similar way and nobody is trying to be special. The fateful meeting that changed Alex’s life.
Everyday People
OCTOBER 6, 2019
Any time I get a chance to interact with my HR peers in person is a joy for me. It fills my bucket because I want to genuinely meet them, encourage them, and laugh with them. This conference had an extra twist added to it because the theme was based on my book, HR on Purpose !!
Thrive Global
JANUARY 8, 2020
Change starts one person at a time. You don’t need to reach a thousand people at a time, although a fast selling book can help that. Instead think of how each person reading your book can make a change. When I was really young, I was always reading and had a book in hand.
Recruiters Lineup
JANUARY 26, 2020
All of this juggling requires a copious amount of meetings — to formulate a game-plan, track progress, collect feedback, correct course accordingly and meet deadlines. . While most people hate the time wasted in endless meetings, some of them simply cannot be avoided.
Advanced Learning Institute
MAY 10, 2019
While I did spend some time covering sports for various newspapers, including the school paper at the University of Southern California, I majored in Public Relations and quickly found that I enjoyed working with media to pitch and shape stories. Recommend a book or a podcast.
Insperity
MAY 11, 2017
Maybe you’re the kind of business leader who prefers to create a work culture free from the corporate grind of time clocks, rules and rigid schedules. Or you don’t want to be that person at your company, the one who knows exactly what time everyone gets into the office. When employees aren’t doing their part , the entire team may fall behind on meeting deadlines. It’s okay to casually address the issue with first-time offenders.
Zoom.ai
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The Salesperson’s Ultimate Checklist for Smarter Meetings The ability to conduct smarter meetings is becoming an essential skill to have. It is especially important since our own data tells us that employees have an average of 15 meetings every week! Attending the Meeting 1.
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