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Re-energizing your Meeting
2.
Silence 1. Physical
Movement [Top] Movement
keeps energy and involvement high during meetings. Consider: · Getting “oxygen” to participants’ brains
promotes alertness. o
Try some deep breathing o
Do some stretching exercises · Changing
surroundings overcomes boredom and encourages new interactions. o
Change seats o
Change something in the meeting.
2.
Silence [Top] This
is a powerful but little used meeting productivity tool. A silent period as
short as 2-4 minutes allows people to refresh their conscious minds … and
even lets their subconscious mind come up with new creative insights.
Consider having participants: First 2 minutes: Participants should NOT think about the
meeting by doing one of the following: o
Relax and put heads down. o
Simply concentrate and pay attention to breathing. o
Focus on an object in the room. o
Think about a relaxing memory. o
Use a meditation mantra. Next 1-2 minutes · Tap into your
subconscious for 30 seconds and write down whatever comes to mind, no matter how absurd it may appear. DO
NOT consciously think … JUST WRITE. · Over the next 1-1 ½
minutes, consciously think about what you just write down. See if there are
any new insights. 3.
Fun with the Worst Idea [Top] Whenever a meeting seems to be getting bogged
down, add some fun by having participants spend 2-3 minutes coming up with
the worst idea/thought on a topic. As
strange as it may sound, entertaining seemingly absurd ideas can lead to new
ideas and insights. |
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