Why meetings matter to designers; common pitfalls for bad meetings (and conversely, characteristics for good meetings) and tips on how to have more effective meetings.
But you – Laura – what can you possibly tell me about this.
Isn’t this someone else’s job?
You’re going to need it…for many reasons. To get hired, to get work, to do your job.
But your goals and someone else’s might not align—and that’s why being good at it becomes really important.
Also, meetings are often the only way you can start your work. A good foundation rests on a good understanding and grasp of the problem space which often cannot be achieved solo.
Collectively speaking, it’s as important as the actual design work!
Did you think it would be in the Top 5?
Designing and running a productive meeting is an incredibly useful skill.
Requires three things
We’ll also talk about some common mistakes
Raise of hands – bad meeting / tell me what made them bad?
In general
In general
In general
In general
Understand that there are different types of meetings and choose what’s appropriate for the meeting
Understand that there are different types of meetings and choose what’s appropriate for the meeting. Don’t try to cram several types of meetings into one.
Understand that there are different types of meetings and choose what’s appropriate for the meeting
So there are times that you will need to organize and lead the meeting. Note that just because you are leading the meeting doesn’t mean you get do all the talking or tell others what to do.
Designing and running a productive meeting is an incredibly useful skill.
Requires three things
We’ll also talk about some common mistakes
Goes back to the goals
Goes back to the goals
Designing
Designing and running a productive meeting is an incredibly useful skill.
Requires three things
We’ll also talk about some common mistakes
http://www.soc.iastate.edu/extension/pub/comm/SOC3.pdf
People often react to other people - not to their ideas.
Leader must stress that effectiveness = disregard for personal or departmental allegiances.
Self perception - some see themselves as elder statesman, joker, voice of reason
AT YOUR WORST…who are you? Recognize how your actions and behaviors might be impacting the effectiveness of the meeting!