Optimizing Meetings: A Strategic Approach for Increased Productivity

Win Make Give with Ben Kinney

Ben Kinney Training

Education, Self-improvement

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In this replay form Season 2 of the Win Make Give Podcast, Ben Kinney, Chad Hyams, and Bob Stewart explore the concept of productive meetings using the "Six Thinking Hats" approach. This episode delves into strategies for improving meeting outcomes by wearing different metaphorical hats to guide discussions, foster creativity, and address challenges. Discover how this technique can transform chaotic meetings into focused conversations that lead to actionable solutions. Whether you're a team leader, committee member, or just interested in enhancing group dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights to make the most out of collaborative efforts.

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Connect with the hosts:
• Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/
• Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob
• Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/
• Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/

More ways to connect:
• Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive
• Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up
• Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/

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0:00.0	Welcome to the win make give podcast season two.
0:10.9	It's all about winning.
0:12.2	And I'm joined today with Chad Himes and Bob Stewart.
0:16.2	Say hi, boys.
0:17.2	Yeah, we got the band back together.
0:18.5	Yeah, Bob's back in town.
0:21.7	The, they're going to start singing.
0:22.8	The boys are back in town.
0:24.4	But I actually, I just...
0:25.4	Anything we can do to avoid that.
0:27.4	I'm going to hold back.
0:29.0	Hey, let me ask you guys a question.
0:31.2	Have you ever been in a meeting?
0:34.1	Yes, I've been in a meeting.
0:36.2	Oh, there was more to that question. I hate these guys. These
0:39.5	guys are like the vein of my existence. Bob Stewart, have you ever been in a meeting? And you felt like it was a
0:45.0	complete waste of time. Everybody spoke over each other. Nobody actually got anything done.
0:50.7	And at the end of the day, you walk out just scratching your head saying
0:54.2	I don't know what just happened yes yes absolutely okay that's happened to every
0:58.8	one of us because we don't create a format for resolving or a format for
1:06.8	having these meetings or these discussions so that's what I want to talk about
1:10.7	today fair so if you're out there listening and you run for having these meetings or these discussions. So that's what I want to talk about today.
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