Our Tips for better Meetings
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Build-In Pauses for Better Decisions
Create intentional pauses before big discussions. They amplify quieter voices, improve clarity, and lead to better decisions.
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Make attendees referees – they raise the yellow card not you
Let anyone raise a yellow card when discussion drifts or confusion hits. It keeps meetings focused, fair, and refreshingly honest.
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What to do with great ideas that don’t fit? Park them!
Use a “parking lot” to capture off-topic ideas so your meeting stays focused while valuable thoughts aren’t lost and people feel heard instead of ignored.
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You see faces but nobody is home
Start every virtual meeting with a “micro-moment of presence.” It breaks the “silent join” habit and sets the tone for attention and connection.
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Let people know when to discuss and when to decide
If your meeting requires decision making, mark agenda items as either D (Decision) or C (Conversation). It tells people what kind of thinking you expect.