Could This Meeting Have Been An Email? - 28 Hacks, Tips, & Tricks

Ever been in a meeting and thought “UGH, this meeting could have been an email?”

This episode is a massive knowledge share, where Brian reveals some of the tips, tricks, and hacks he teaches in his training on this topic. It’s time to pull back the curtain on meeting efficiency, effectiveness, and skill.

See the full details and links on the episode's page.

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Links to References In This Episode

My Facebook Reel that went viral and inspired the idea for this episode.

The research I mentioned showing when people are most likely to say yes.

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Episode Digest

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This is a massive knowledge share. I’m going to be doing more of these as well.

The idea for episodes like this came from a Facebook Reel I shared that went viral last year. It was a simple knowledge hack, but based on the engagement it was something people were interested in.

Through Productivity Gladiator I teach personal practical productivity skills. I have a lot of knowledge and hacks to share. The episodes with guests with guests deliver practical and interesting takeaways, and I also want to share all the hacks and tips that I’m delivering in my workshops as well.

here’s the overall concept to remember: Synchronous or Asynchronous Communication

Does the person receiving the communication need to be there receiving it at the same time you’re sending it?

Synchronous is received live at the exact same moment the person is speaking it:
Examples: Meetings, Phone calls.

Asynchronous is received at some point (could be shortly, or much longer, after):
Example: Email, shared Google or Sharepoint Documents, teams/slack messages

List of # Tips & Hacks

A meeting is likely a good idea if: Everyone can/should contribute real time

Yes for developing the solution to a problem, brainstorming, or a situation where there are a lot of questions to be answered.

No - if you’re just going to ask them to send you an email later with their ideas, or if you were just going to mute their mics anyway.

A meeting is likely a good idea if: Time is short, you can’t wait for everyone to get back to you via a return message.

A meeting is likely a good idea if: Messages have gone back and forth several times already.

A meeting is likely a good idea if: Messaging has created more questions than answers.