How I learned to stop worrying and love the meeting

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE MEETING

“Stuck” in meetings all day?  That’s a common sentiment regarding something that should be among the most productive and valuable time you spend during the work day.  When else do you get access to that many resources? This session will cover how to shift the perception of what a meeting is (and isn’t) in your organization, how to make the meetings you do have more effective, and how to get rid of meetings you don’t need.  We will discuss some specific tools and techniques to ensure you’re defining and getting the value you need from a meeting, and what controls and measures you can use to track progress and work towards continually improving.  Throughout the session the tools and techniques discussed will be presented in context of real-world scenarios with lessons learned and actual outcomes noted for illustration.

Presenter:

Jonathan Woodcock, Project Manager, Information Systems & Technology

Sessions:

April 6, 2016
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
STC 0010

April 7, 2016
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
STC 0010

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to providing barrier-free access and equal opportunities to all individuals with disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is welcoming and supportive of everyone, regardless of their abilities. OHD encourages a scent-free environment in our in-person learning and development events.

If you require any additional accommodations or have any questions about accessibility, please connect with our OHD Events and Programs Coordinator, Krystal Mittler at krystal.mittler@uwaterloo.ca. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our learning and development event. Please note that certain accommodations may require time to arrange.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations