The following is a short book preview contributed by the Ohio State University Leadership Center.
Meetings Matter: 8 Powerful Strategies for Remarkable Conversations
Paul Axtell, Corvallis, OR: Jackson Creek Press (2015)
“Traditionally we think of working the room as a way of circulating among people at a large gathering. In the context of meetings, it makes sense to look working the room in a more focused way. Consider working the room to cover all the conversations before and after the meeting that allow you to meet or reconnect with people.
- Take the initiative. It begins with intention. Once you decide to focus on connecting with people, you’ll find it comes naturally.
- Arrive early and stay late.
- Greet people as they arrive.
- Ask people to share things that matter to them.
- Be interested.
- Use people’s names (p.52-53).”
Meetings Matter is available from the OSU Leadership Center.
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