By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic January 23, 2024 Among educated, modern workers, few habits are as ubiquitous as multitasking, the apparent process of handling more than one task or activity at the same time. I say “apparent,” because there’s compelling scientific evidence suggesting that multitasking is mostly about task switching, or jumping back and forth between … Continue reading Would you smoke weed in a video meeting? Multitasking causes the same cognitive drop. Here’s what to do about it
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3 ways to sound smarter in your next meeting
By Stephanie Vozza November 29, 2023 You may be incredibly bright, but showing your intelligence in the moment can be challenging, like if you’re called on unexpectedly in a meeting. The most significant barrier to communicating effectively and sounding smart is the fact that we all get nervous, says Matt Abrahams, author of Think … Continue reading 3 ways to sound smarter in your next meeting
Google Meet will soon send you a transcript of your meeting
Google Meet will soon send you a transcript of your meeting Other Workspace updates include automatic frame centering when you’re in meetings. K. Holt @krisholt Chaay_Tee via Getty Images Google has announced a string of updates for Workspace, including one that may be especially useful for those tasked with recording meeting minutes. Users can … Continue reading Google Meet will soon send you a transcript of your meeting
‘You will not be allowed to fail twice’: Leaked video from Better.com meeting underscores botched layoffs
By Clint Rainey April 07, 2022 Leaked video from a second meeting that Better.com held minutes after the now-infamous Zoom call in December, when it terminated 900 employees, provides stunning new insight into the level of mismanagement that went into perhaps the most bungled corporate downsizing in recent memory. Before the holidays, footage of … Continue reading ‘You will not be allowed to fail twice’: Leaked video from Better.com meeting underscores botched layoffs
These are the times when it’s OK to turn your camera off in a meeting
By Michelle S.—Zapier March 11, 2022 We’re now years into this great experiment in remote work. It started off as a Zoom, but now it feels more like a plod. Our work lives are lived on camera all day, every day—and it’s time to let people take a break. Face-muting is ok Communicating remotely isn’t … Continue reading These are the times when it’s OK to turn your camera off in a meeting
2 Ways to Gain the Competitive Edge by Always Meeting Customer Expectations
Gabriel Smith October 28, 2021 Industries may be different in many ways, but the expectations of customers are the same. Customers want a seamless and easy digital experience with great service levels and delivery. In the realm of pricing, the same rules apply. Habitat_de_lill / Pixabay In my field of expertise, pricing and quote to … Continue reading 2 Ways to Gain the Competitive Edge by Always Meeting Customer Expectations
6 Tips on Running a Successful One on One Meeting
Hanson Cheng July 19, 2021 There is no doubt that effective communication is the backbone of any successful organization. For effective delivery, you must ensure that your employees have a smooth and effective way of communicating with each other. That will help allow your company to work efficiently and provide quality service to your customers. … Continue reading 6 Tips on Running a Successful One on One Meeting
How to Make Cold Calls That Will Get a Meeting with Important Prospects
Steven Imke June 11, 2021 Not long ago, I had a client ask me some questions regarding cold calling techniques. Specifically, he said that he had conducted some market research and generated a list of medium to large size businesses he felt could benefit from his product and services. He wanted to reach out to … Continue reading How to Make Cold Calls That Will Get a Meeting with Important Prospects
Why Zoom Beats Meeting In-Person. Nearly Every Time.
Achim Nowak May 26, 2021 It’s that betwixt and between time. Back in the brick-and-mortar office again. Well, on occasion. Business traveling again, in little baby steps. The race back to normal has begun. Or more correctly perhaps, hybrid life. I hear it all the time. I miss my social connections in the office. The … Continue reading Why Zoom Beats Meeting In-Person. Nearly Every Time.
One thing that the pandemic could be changing? Meeting lengths
By Diana Shi August 28, 2020 As more people work from home, one feature of the typical workday appears to be changing shape: the humble meeting. This essential workday function, once carried out in conference rooms, cafés, or in the office kitchen, is becoming more frequent—and with more meetings comes a longer day overall. In … Continue reading One thing that the pandemic could be changing? Meeting lengths