Using Zoom backgrounds in meetings

Using Zoom backgrounds in meetings

Three weeks ago my kids had no interest in online meeting apps.  Fast-forward a few weeks and the Corana virus shutdown has prompted them to request a plethora of apps for online hangouts.  To be fair though, it’s not just the kids.  Last night I spent many...
Agenda timing – good idea or not?

Agenda timing – good idea or not?

Agenda timing - good idea or not? When setting an agenda, you may have seen some people like to ‘guess’ how long each item should take. This approach has its detractors; as it is almost impossible to know how a discussion will progress in advance and therefore you...
Why don’t actions get done?

Why don’t actions get done?

Why don't actions get done? So, you wrap up the meeting, and using Magic Minutes, the pdf record of the meeting gets distributed straight away and everyone who agreed to an action gets notified separately of their commitment. You’ve done your bit as the chairman,...
How to make a meeting shorter

How to make a meeting shorter

How to make a meeting shorter Everyone hates long meetings, right? Well, not everyone, and sometimes a long meeting is necessary in order to make a big decision or discuss a complex topic. That doesn’t excuse the vast majority of meetings though that are needlessly...
How do you deal with late arrivals?

How do you deal with late arrivals?

How do you deal with late arrivals? We don’t mean to turn up late but with so many meetings in the day one inevitably runs over and clashes in to the next one. When you are running your own meeting, you know other people are trying their best to get loads of stuff...