This Meeting Sucks
by Lauren Green
Latest episode
S4E10: Performing and Learning
S4E10: Performing and Learning
About this podcast
Welcome to This Meeting Sucks®, the podcast providing tangible tools to “un-suck” your meetings.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- S4E10: Performing and Learning · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 10A goal is only as good as its results, and the only way to see your progress is to measure. In this episode, we walk through the final phase of the MeetingMakers Framework…
- S4E9: Mapping the Way Forward · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 9When teams have a clear goal and aligned, actionable steps, it’s easy to make their vision a reality. In this episode, we walk through the fifth phase of the MeetingMakers…
- S4E8: Visioning the Future · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 8A clear mission and time-bound vision enable organizations to work productively and efficiently. This episode breaks down the fourth phase of the MeetingMakers Framework…
- S4E7: Aligning on Process · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 7If your team struggles to see results in new initiatives or strategic plans, it’s time to consider how these fit into the work you do already. In this episode, we walk through…
- S4E6: Aligning on Customers · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 6For any team, the customer or user is central to everything you do. Understanding who your team supports at a deep level is critical to ensuring that what your team does achieves…
- S4E5: Aligning on the Present · 20 min · Season 4 Episode 5Jumping into goal-setting without a clear understanding of the present sets the stage for misalignment and missed opportunities. In this episode, we’ll walk you through part two…
- S4E4: Aligning on the Past · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 4When teams design a path forward, reflection on the past is a critical step that is often missed. In this episode of This Meeting Sucks, we’re going to walk you through part one…
- S4E3: Building Trust in Teams · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 3Trust is the foundation of a healthy team, and without it, teams lack the tools for constructive conflict, commitment to goals, mutual accountability, and major results. In this…
- S4E2: Initiating Projects or Teams · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 2Whether you're a new team working together, an existing team looking for a reset or just unsure about where a project is headed, it's important to get everyone on the same page…
- S4E1: Meet Your Way to a High-Performing Team · 14 min · Season 4 Episode 1Welcome to Season 4, MeetingMakers! This season is all about high-performing teams and how you can build your way to high performance through meetings. We’ve codified a suite of…
- S3E10: When to Hire a Facilitator · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 10No matter your skill at leading meetings, there are some occasions when hiring a facilitator is in your best interest. This episode goes over considerations to help you recognize…
- S3E9: The Role of the Sponsor or Leader · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 9Organization leaders and meeting sponsors carry a large influence on the meetings they attend, and how they show up can affect the group as a whole and the success of a session…
- S3E8: Support Roles—Notetaking & Tech Hosting (with Heather Martinez) · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 8Whether your team needs help remembering information or navigating the complexities of virtual meetings, you can take on a meeting support role to level up the effectiveness of…
- S3E7: Don't Just Do Something, Stand There · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 7Sometimes, the best way to deal with conflict, is to stop and listen. In this episode, we’ll reframe our understanding of conflict and explore practical strategies for managing…
- S3E6: Help Your Meetings Work II—Conversation Tracking · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 6By identifying patterns in the conversation of your meeting, you can take action to keep things balanced and productive. In this episode, we go over the Kantor model, a tool you…
- S3E5: Help Your Meetings Work I—Verbal Tools · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 5Get ready to test your knowledge in this Jeopardy-style episode inspired by the Not Past It podcast. In this episode, we unpack a facilitator’s toolkit of simple verbal tools…
- S3E4: Elevate Your Meeting Etiquette · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 4Participant etiquette can make or break the success of a meeting. In this episode, we challenge you to rethink your approach to meetings with suggestions on mindset, being…
- S3E3: How Groups Work (or Don't Work) · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 3Group and team dynamics can have a huge impact on the success of a meeting. In this episode, we discuss power dynamics, the role of conflict styles and groupthink, and introduce…
- S3E2: How People Work · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 2In today's hectic work environment, where back-to-back meetings and unexpected challenges are the norm, managing yourself is the key to success. In this episode, we cover three…
- S3E1: A Participant's Guide to Un-sucking Your Meetings · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 1Welcome to Season 3, MeetingMakers! This season is for anyone who participates in meetings with a desire to make them suck less. In this episode, we’ll give you an overview of…
