10 Questions
Roger Neill of Synectics advocates asking everyone to say at the beginning of a meeting what they think they have heard.
False
David Bradford argues that teams often waste huge amounts of time due to ineffective problem-solving methods.
True
Roger Neill suggests that criticism is usually asked for in a meeting.
False
David Bradford recommends framing the question imprecisely to get a good decision.
False
To get a good decision, David Bradford suggests announcing the plan and asking the meeting for approval.
False
Meetings are only held to solve problems.
False
Roger Neill suggests paying attention only to brainstorming in problem-solving meetings.
False
David Bradford recommends asking meeting attendees for their opinions on a plan before announcing it.
False
Pessimism and scepticism are encouraged in meetings to foster creative thinking.
False
Roger Neill suggests asking people what they disliked about the things they heard in a meeting.
False
Study Notes
Meetings Purpose and Effectiveness
- Meetings can be categorized into two types: sharing information and solving problems.
Sharing Information
- To ensure everyone is on the same page, ask each attendee to summarize what they've heard at the end of the meeting.
- Correct any misconceptions or inaccuracies in their accounts.
Problem-Solving Meetings
- The goal should be to implement solutions, not just brainstorm ideas.
- Ask attendees what they liked about the proposed solutions, as criticism often comes naturally.
- Pessimism, scepticism, and challenge can hinder progress.
Effective Decision-Making
- To make good decisions, frame the question carefully and specifically.
- Instead of announcing a plan and asking for approval, involve colleagues in the solution-finding process.
- Rephrase the question to encourage collaboration, e.g., "We want to be in the Chinese market: how do we get there?"
Meetings Purpose and Effectiveness
- Meetings can be categorized into two types: sharing information and solving problems.
Sharing Information
- To ensure everyone is on the same page, ask each attendee to summarize what they've heard at the end of the meeting.
- Correct any misconceptions or inaccuracies in their accounts.
Problem-Solving Meetings
- The goal should be to implement solutions, not just brainstorm ideas.
- Ask attendees what they liked about the proposed solutions, as criticism often comes naturally.
- Pessimism, scepticism, and challenge can hinder progress.
Effective Decision-Making
- To make good decisions, frame the question carefully and specifically.
- Instead of announcing a plan and asking for approval, involve colleagues in the solution-finding process.
- Rephrase the question to encourage collaboration, e.g., "We want to be in the Chinese market: how do we get there?"
Learn about the two types of meetings, sharing information and problem-solving, and how to ensure their effectiveness. Discover techniques to avoid misconceptions and implement solutions.
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