We’ve spent some time in previous blog posts detailing how you can get the most out of the time you and your staff spend in meetings rooms on the Gold Coast or conference venues in Brisbane. While productivity should be a priority for any meeting, it needn’t come at the expense of enjoyment. Indeed, the more engaged and happy your staff are, the more likely they are to work harder and focus their efforts on growing the business. We’ve compiled a few ideas that will make your meetings more enjoyable (or at least, less of a drag).
Start well
Often meetings in conference venues in Brisbane start with heads down as attendees read agendas and any hope of connection is lost from the outset. Engaging with one another is one of the key facets of meetings and it is important to establish this early. Build some rapport, spend a couple of minutes ‘off-script’ and be as warm and welcoming as possible.
Body language
We are all fluent at body language, whether we are aware of it or not. The way you stand or sit, your tone of voice and your expression can all either work to emphasise or detract from what you are saying. Create a positive atmosphere each time you lead a meeting in conference rooms in Brisbane or the Gold Coast through assertive but friendly and engaging body language.
Acknowledge success
Some meetings tend to focus unduly on the negative. Of course it is necessary to identify and improve on weaker aspects of your business, but it is also great to spend some time on the positives. A little recognition goes a long way and there are always people to thank. Showing your appreciation to staff doesn’t take long at all, but can be a great morale boost, particularly in the more open setting of a conference venue in Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
End on a positive note
It is worthwhile to finish as you began a meeting. Reinforce the goals and direction you want to see taken, but include some personal touches and continue to engage your staff. This should result in greater willingness and clarity on the part of your staff and a determined attitude to do their best for the company.
The good news is that the suggestions above are easy to implement and effective. Meetings shouldn’t be an occasion to dread, but rather a time to foster cooperation, clarify direction and find solutions to the challenges your business encounters. Good use of your time in meeting rooms on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane conference venues will go a long way to achieving this.