Deep Listening - Impact beyond words - Oscar Trimboli How to listen during planning meetings
Jan 6, 2022
Enhance your listening skills during planning meetings by co-creating the agenda, signaling openness to listen, and actively listening to unspoken themes. Increase engagement by adopting different perspectives and use self-reflective questions after the meeting. Balance questions and statements, track actions, and keep stakeholders informed.
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Pre-Meeting Questions
- Instead of setting a typical agenda, pose questions to the team before the meeting.
- Ask about what worked, what needs improvement, and how the next meeting should be run.
Meeting Positioning and Inclusivity
- Sit centrally in the room to signal your willingness to listen.
- During video conferences, utilize closed captioning or live transcripts for inclusivity.
Encouraging Contributions
- Create an environment for contributions during meetings through various methods.
- Listen to what hasn't been said by posing questions like "Tell me more" or "What else?".