3 Ways to Start A Meeting

Actions to Foster Refocus

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Transitioning from work to a meeting can sometimes be difficult. As a presenter to various groups for 25 years I have found a transition activity from a state of unfocus to refocus is necessary.

Here are three tried and true activities:

Have Your Participants Write Six Word Memoirs

A small story of 6 words. Constraints are great for creativity and may lead to an insight about the people sitting at the table.

Examples:

• It must be the full moon
• Comparison is a thief of joy
• Create something that will outlive you
• I’d pick you over french fries
• Know your worth. Then add tax.
• Catch 22, but give 21 back.
• New mom of 4 almost overnight.
• High School sweetheart was disappointing knight.
• I might be Monday’s only friend.

Have Your Participants Make a List

List 5 things you are really good at:

1. listening

2. giving constructive criticism