Today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked features Mamie Kanfer Stewart. Mamie is an expert on meetings, including when and how to make them effective, engaging, and enjoyable. Mamie hosts The Modern Manager podcast and is the author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging, and Enjoyable Meetings. She is a coach and hosts trainings and workshops on meetings. She also has a membership and courses to help managers become their best selves and do their best work.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. The number one thing to do before holding a meeting and why its outcome must be clear.
2. Questions to ask before scheduling a meeting and deciding whether a different communication method might be more effective.
3. The seven reasons to hold a meeting and one reason not to.
4. Best practices for starting a meeting and completing it early or on time.
5. The three things you can do to end a meeting on a high note.
6. Why consistency matters for meeting notes and can be used as an active tool in your work.
7. The challenges of using transcription services to take meeting notes.
8. Debunking two common myths about meetings.
9. Some questions to ask if you’re struggling with meeting attendees multitasking during meetings.
10. Mamie Kanfer Stewart’s Modern Manager Skills Accelerator program to help develop your skills as a manager.

Connect with Mamie Kanfer Stewart:

The Modern Manager

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