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“Everyone Knows Meetings Suck. Can We Actually Fix Them?” Steven Rogelberg, author of “The Surprising Science of Meetings” and “Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings”
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How can HR transform meetings into a competitive advantage?
Why is the one-on-one the one meeting that leaders should never cancel?
My guest on this episode is Steven Rogelberg, author of “The Surprising Science of Meetings” and “Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings”
During our conversation Steven and I discuss:
- Why a world without meetings is worse than a world with them
- Why the person who called the meeting is usually the only one who thinks it went well.
- Why measurement is the missing piece as engagement surveys almost never ask about meetings.
- Why framing your agenda as questions to be answered clarifies who to invite, what success looks like, and whether you even need to meet.
- Why the one-on-one belongs to the employee, not the manager
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Learn more about Steven, his books, and work to make meetings matter
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