07/02/2025
Less sh*t meetings—wouldn’t that be nice?
We’ve all been there—that dreaded feeling when you think, “Where are they going with this? …”
The unanimous leading challenge I hear in my work and when facilitating training on Meeting Facilitation is how to politely handle it when conversations go off-topic, especially when it’s a senior leader.
👉 One tip I share: At the start of the meeting, get participants' buy-in that you may need to pause discussions to stay on track. If things start to drift, you could say something like:
“May I pause you there, [Senior Leader’s Name]? What you’ve shared is valuable, and I appreciate your insights. As we’re almost out of time, I want to make sure we hear other people's perspectives on [topic]. What solutions or ideas can anyone share to move us forward on [topic question] today?”
Thanks, Public Affairs Ireland, for giving me the opportunity to facilitate "Mastering the Art of Successful Meeting Facilitation", and to all the participants who brought the topic to life!
I’d love to hear your best tips for making meetings less sh*t, more focused, productive, and engaging, especially when you’ve got a leader who tends to over-share! 😊
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