Comments on: In defense of meetings http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/ crowdSPRING's blog about design, digital creativity, business strategy, and more. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Daily Short Meetings? | Business Idea of the Day http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Daily Short Meetings? | Business Idea of the Day Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:05:56 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-753 [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...] [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...]

]]> By: Ricardo http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-752 Ricardo Tue, 05 May 2009 13:03:39 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-752 Hi Pete, Thanks for your offer...I'd be glad to receive this 5 ' script. Hi Pete,
Thanks for your offer…I’d be glad to receive this 5 ‘ script.

]]> By: Ricardo http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-5657 Ricardo Tue, 05 May 2009 13:03:00 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-5657 Hi Pete, Thanks for your offer...I'd be glad to receive this 5 ' script. Hi Pete,
Thanks for your offer…I’d be glad to receive this 5 ‘ script.

]]> By: Daily Short Meetings? - Sales Entrepreneur .net http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Daily Short Meetings? - Sales Entrepreneur .net Tue, 05 May 2009 03:25:01 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-751 [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...] [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...]

]]> By: Daily Short Meetings? | Business News http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-750 Daily Short Meetings? | Business News Tue, 05 May 2009 02:49:42 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-750 [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...] [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...]

]]> By: Daily Short Meetings? - Business Opportunities Weblog http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Daily Short Meetings? - Business Opportunities Weblog Mon, 04 May 2009 22:20:55 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-749 [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...] [...] recent article was posted on CrowdSpring regarding meeting’s. A man came to the defense of meeting’s with valid points throughout the [...]

]]> By: » How to make meetings more productive Diva Mogul: http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-748 » How to make meetings more productive Diva Mogul: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:12:10 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-748 [...] Have you ever met someone who loves meetings? Check out this blog post in defense of meetings. [...] [...] Have you ever met someone who loves meetings? Check out this blog post in defense of meetings. [...]

]]> By: Ross http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-747 Ross Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:33:44 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-747 My wife told me that while shopping for groceries today, an announcement was made to call all store employees to the vegetable section at 10 am for a huddle. :) Looking forward to the huddle on Monday, Pete. My wife told me that while shopping for groceries today, an announcement was made to call all store employees to the vegetable section at 10 am for a huddle. :)

Looking forward to the huddle on Monday, Pete.

]]> By: Ross http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-5656 Ross Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:33:00 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-5656 My wife told me that while shopping for groceries today, an announcement was made to call all store employees to the vegetable section at 10 am for a huddle. :) Looking forward to the huddle on Monday, Pete. My wife told me that while shopping for groceries today, an announcement was made to call all store employees to the vegetable section at 10 am for a huddle. :)

Looking forward to the huddle on Monday, Pete.

]]> By: Sonny Gill http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Sonny Gill Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:40:42 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-746 Right on, Pete. Though, you scared me for a second hearing you say you liked meetings. I've been in dynamics where we ultimately had meetings for meetings. Nothing was accomplished and we left the meetings feeling that way. We actually talked metrics but what was missing is the WHY. There were excuses made or canned responses given when certain metrics were below expectations/goals. Being honest and showing all your cards, along with knowing what you did the day or week before, is what will give everyone actionable items to tackle and a sense that something was accomplished at the meeting (all of which seems is what cS does). Right on, Pete. Though, you scared me for a second hearing you say you liked meetings.

I’ve been in dynamics where we ultimately had meetings for meetings. Nothing was accomplished and we left the meetings feeling that way. We actually talked metrics but what was missing is the WHY. There were excuses made or canned responses given when certain metrics were below expectations/goals. Being honest and showing all your cards, along with knowing what you did the day or week before, is what will give everyone actionable items to tackle and a sense that something was accomplished at the meeting (all of which seems is what cS does).

]]> By: Sonny Gill http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-5655 Sonny Gill Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:40:00 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-5655 Right on, Pete. Though, you scared me for a second hearing you say you liked meetings. I've been in dynamics where we ultimately had meetings for meetings. Nothing was accomplished and we left the meetings feeling that way. We actually talked metrics but what was missing is the WHY. There were excuses made or canned responses given when certain metrics were below expectations/goals. Being honest and showing all your cards, along with knowing what you did the day or week before, is what will give everyone actionable items to tackle and a sense that something was accomplished at the meeting (all of which seems is what cS does). Right on, Pete. Though, you scared me for a second hearing you say you liked meetings.

I’ve been in dynamics where we ultimately had meetings for meetings. Nothing was accomplished and we left the meetings feeling that way. We actually talked metrics but what was missing is the WHY. There were excuses made or canned responses given when certain metrics were below expectations/goals. Being honest and showing all your cards, along with knowing what you did the day or week before, is what will give everyone actionable items to tackle and a sense that something was accomplished at the meeting (all of which seems is what cS does).

]]> By: VictoriaAnnDesign http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-745 VictoriaAnnDesign Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:21:27 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-745 When I worked for a massive organisation we had meetings with our team every month. They were great, I used it to let of steam which could get things going! Oh fun times... When I worked for a massive organisation we had meetings with our team every month. They were great, I used it to let of steam which could get things going! Oh fun times…

]]> By: Pete http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-744 Pete Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:54:20 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-744 Kamil - I'll definitely send the questions your way and thanks for the heads up on the form... Kamil – I’ll definitely send the questions your way and thanks for the heads up on the form…

]]> By: Kamil Chmielewski http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-743 Kamil Chmielewski Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:48:19 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-743 Hey Pete, Hope all is well. Two things, 1) please send me the questions. 2) your tab order on this comment form is jacked, it went from my email input box to your math equation box (should have gone to the comment box instead) Kamil Hey Pete,

Hope all is well. Two things, 1) please send me the questions. 2) your tab order on this comment form is jacked, it went from my email input box to your math equation box (should have gone to the comment box instead)

Kamil

]]> By: Pete http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-742 Pete Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:48:04 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-742 Hey, thanks Andy! Sometimes you post these things and wonder 'is this thing on?!'. Anyway, I really do recommend it. Swing by any time to check ours out or just wing it! Hey, thanks Andy! Sometimes you post these things and wonder ‘is this thing on?!’. Anyway, I really do recommend it. Swing by any time to check ours out or just wing it!

]]> By: Kamil Chmielewski http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-5654 Kamil Chmielewski Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:48:00 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-5654 Hey Pete, Hope all is well. Two things, 1) please send me the questions. 2) your tab order on this comment form is jacked, it went from my email input box to your math equation box (should have gone to the comment box instead) Kamil Hey Pete,

Hope all is well. Two things, 1) please send me the questions. 2) your tab order on this comment form is jacked, it went from my email input box to your math equation box (should have gone to the comment box instead)

Kamil

]]> By: Andrew Cronk http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-741 Andrew Cronk Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:43:15 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-741 Pete, I am inspired. Certain business (like ours) can really benefits from meetings like this. Bravo! Pete, I am inspired. Certain business (like ours) can really benefits from meetings like this. Bravo!

]]> By: Andrew Cronk http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-5653 Andrew Cronk Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:43:00 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-5653 Pete, I am inspired. Certain business (like ours) can really benefits from meetings like this. Bravo! Pete, I am inspired. Certain business (like ours) can really benefits from meetings like this. Bravo!

]]> By: crowdSPRING http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-740 crowdSPRING Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:48:58 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-740 Ahhhhh,,,,, HUDDLE! Ahhhhh,,,,, HUDDLE!

]]> By: marckohlbrugge http://blog.crowdspring.com/2009/01/in-defense-of-meetings/comment-page-1/#comment-739 marckohlbrugge Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:28:59 +0000 http://blog.crowdspring.com/?p=1088#comment-739 I would love to stop by but Chicago is over 4.000 miles away from here. :) That's a long walk (and swim). But yeah, I think you're right. It's good to discuss these things. Also, I don't think everybody hates meetings in general, but just the long ones. By having meetings daily you eliminate this as well. Everything is already discussed so there's no need for long meetings anymore. I would love to stop by but Chicago is over 4.000 miles away from here. :) That’s a long walk (and swim).

But yeah, I think you’re right. It’s good to discuss these things. Also, I don’t think everybody hates meetings in general, but just the long ones. By having meetings daily you eliminate this as well. Everything is already discussed so there’s no need for long meetings anymore.

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