Ep 8: Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Any Meeting!

Everybody hates meetings. We have the secret to changing that.

Whether you're a frequent attendee or organizer, this episode is a must listen if you're sick and tired of being called into meetings "that could have been emails," or an organizer who is struggling with meeting attendance or engagement.

In this first of a series of episodes, Dr. Alicia Power is joined by Jennifer "The Meeting Whisperer" Aitken - educator, team builder and disruptor who is constantly looking to the next big opportunity to affect positive change in health care. She holds Masters Degrees in Medical History and Dispute Resolution with advanced training in change management, team building, leadership development, quality improvement and large group facilitation.

Jennie and Alicia discuss what is a meeting (the answer may surprise you!), the different kinds of meetings (did you know there are three key types?), when it's okay to not go to a meeting (about 50% of the time?), and questions to ask as an attendee or organizer to ensure meeting time is meaningful and productive for everyone involved.

For some extra reading, be sure to check out The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker and The Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson, as well as the IAP2 Canada website, the leading membership organization for public participation & engagement professionals.