What’s the secret to running great meetings? Stellar content and a modicum of charisma? According to Kenning Partner Laurie Burkland Waller, that’s not enough. Experience with hundreds of leaders has shown her that great meetings are actually the product of carefully considered preparation.
An experienced executive coach and leadership development expert who helps senior leaders show up with impact when it matters most, Laurie has developed a practical preparation framework called “The 5 Ps of Meeting Mastery.” This checklist highlights the importance of carefully planning for:
- Purpose
- Process
- People
- Pivot
- Presence.
Join Laurie as she demonstrates the value of each element with scientific research and provides real world examples of their successful application.
References
- Harvard Business Review (2017), “Stop the Meeting Madness.”
- Fortune (2023), “The Art of the Effective Meeting.”
- Harvard Business Review (2022), “The Science of Communicating with Impact.”
- Forbes (2023), “Mastering Difficult Conversations.”
- Harvard Business Review (2024), “The New Rules of Executive Presence.”
To reach Laurie: https://www.kenningassociates.com/laurie-burkland-waller/
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