Meeting Games
Meeting Games explores the implicit and explicit games that occur within workplace meetings, highlighting how understanding these dynamics can improve communication and productivity. It's useful for identifying unspoken rules and behaviors that may be hindering effective collaboration.
How to run it
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Introduce the concept of 'meeting games' and explain their impact on workplace dynamics.
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Discuss common meeting games like 'I agree with the boss more than you do' and 'Let’s pretend we all get along', detailing behaviors and implications.
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Encourage participants to share experiences and identify games they have observed in their meetings.
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Facilitate a discussion on strategies to address and mitigate these games to foster more productive meetings.
Tips
Encourage openness by assuring participants that the goal is to improve meeting effectiveness, not to criticize individuals.
Be prepared to guide discussions to keep them constructive and focused on solutions.
Use examples to illustrate how recognizing and altering meeting games can lead to positive changes.
Variations
For smaller groups, focus on a few specific games that are most relevant to their context. In larger settings, break into smaller groups to discuss different games and reconvene to share insights.
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