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Make Meetings More Human, Please! Part 2 - The Check-In
Renée Smith Renée Smith

Make Meetings More Human, Please! Part 2 - The Check-In

Renée builds upon her foundational blog Make Meetings More Human, Please! with a part 2. She introduces and unpacks the dynamic and transformational nature of a simple Check-In. When we're constantly bombarded with information, it's easy to lose sight of the human element in our professional lives. By starting meetings with a simple Check-In, we are enabled to collaborate with more effectiveness. Learn how this practice, introduced by organizational consultant Edie Seashore, can foster trust, empathy, and understanding among team members. With real-life examples and tips on tailoring Check-Ins to your group's needs, this blog post is a must-read for anyone looking to improve team performance and create more meaningful connections in the workplace.

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Make Meetings More Human, Please! Part 1
Renée Smith Renée Smith

Make Meetings More Human, Please! Part 1

In our fast-paced professional world, it's easy to lose sight of the human aspect of our work. Renée explores the importance of meaningful connection in meetings, emphasizing that people crave care, support, and recognition from their leaders and teammates. Discover how adopting a more human-centered approach to meetings can transform your workplace culture, boost engagement, and foster innovation. In this warm and insightful blog post, learn simple yet powerful practices to make your meetings more inclusive and connected. Embrace a kinder, more compassionate way of conducting business, and experience the difference it can make for your team.

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Make meetings more human: the check-in
Renée Smith Renée Smith

Make meetings more human: the check-in

You’ve seen this happen, probably multiple times each day. A group of people come into a room and sit down around a table just before a meeting. Barely looking at each other, they might mumble a greeting but give their devices their full attention. When the appointed time arrives, they launch in to the agenda items and get to work.

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Make meetings more human, please!
Renée Smith Renée Smith

Make meetings more human, please!

We don’t know who they are, what they care about, what they’ve experienced, what they value, what their talents are. We don’t know what they’ve just come from or what they are carrying. We don’t know if they are distracted or worried. But never mind all that. It’s time to be a professional and get to work.

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