David Grady: How to save the world (or at least yourself) from bad meetings

David Grady: How to save the world (or at least yourself) from bad meetings

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  1. Actually, kids brought up on with the internet, the very same generation we associate with "shorter and shorter attention span" and "instant gratification", they are the ones who suffer the least from MAS. But we call it "no patience whatsoever". They don't pay attention unless you really have something to say, like TED presentations yay! Us adults are trained to respect, and accept, and we call it maturity. Time and place for everything. This little talk was more about changing up corporate hierarchies and management structures. Best of luck with that humans, seriously please succeed.

  2. generally I avoid meetings and attempt to convey or receive information from a phone call, email, or one on one visit via Skype, and as a last resort, meet in purpose. not a rule, but a guide. exceptions made if it is a brainstorming session, or other critical topic of discussion

  3. Listening to this talk reminded me of sitting in a meeting. It gave me a chance to enjoy my liquor and ignore the core components of the conversation.

  4. Thanks! I enjoy your take as always David – happy this popped up on my subscription and that your conf call video is continuing to grow and grow.
    Jon Petz
    Author: Boring Meetings Suck

  5. Great advice and to all the nay sayers must i remind you that death and taxes are the only mandates for life. So yes if your meetings suck voice your concern and have solutions for the problems. very little will change unless you change it.

  6. Do they have any corporate bull dogs? And an ED 209 robot from Robo Cop? I wish I was and am corporate. Dan, Pam, Karin and Sharin with David Webber.

  7. Idk what's up with the comments section – this is a problem I've dealt with, with small business, non-profit work, church related meetings, and otherwise. It's painful to be a part of and I feel like David presented some basic material, in a humorous way, and in a short period of time. He didn't take up 15 mins to say what he could in 6 – I wish more people did this! As for the canned laughter, I think that's more due to his style. It seems like he's building up to punch lines and calling back to earlier jokes, kind of like a comic? I don't see what's wrong. Seems like he did his job well.

  8. In the past when I've asked "why am I in this meeting?" or "what is my role in this meeting" – I've been told to just attend. So not everyone can say "NO MAS". It depends on the company culture. And with Agile – I've had to attend daily standup meetings, retrospective meetings etc. along with meetings at various levels and focuses. Most have no agenda, no one is taking minutes and no one is accountable for actions from meetings. It is Company Culture that needs to improve. Meetings do not equal collaboration and being a team player on a global scale.

  9. bad meetings are painful and draining. NO MAS will work when invitation is from a friend or acquittance. In establishments where its your duty to attend those things, which strategy is better?

  10. This video is so relevant, if not even more relevant, today. I have clients who have 6, yes 6×1 hr meetings a day!!.. I use this video a lot and some clients are making changes in their lives. An updated one may be a great idea:)