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Tom LaForce I am on a mission to create better teams at work and in the public square. This site is for you if you are interested in creating more effective collaboration within your spheres of influence. Will you join me?

Tuesday, May 29, 20120 Comments

The Meeting Will Start at 1:15

Many people who are typically late to a meeting might have a really good reason. Here’s the adjustment you can make that will take away the excuse.

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Tuesday, May 01, 20120 Comments

Be Ready for Meeting Problems

Meetings challenge leaders with a seemingly limitless number of problems. Wouldn’t it be nice if they saw them coming and were ready with a solution?

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Thursday, April 26, 20120 Comments

Lead Better Staff Meetings By Not Having Them

Staff meetings are common, but not necessarily needed. See if these ideas for viable alternatives might work with your group.

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Wednesday, April 11, 20120 Comments

Flip Charts: My Favorite Meeting Tool

A meeting pro needs tools, and a flip chart is easily the most useful. If you’ve been leading meetings without a flip chart, it’s time to give it a try.

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Thursday, April 05, 20120 Comments

5 Good Reasons to Call a Meeting

Many of the worst meetings we find ourselves stuck in should never have happened in the first place. If you’re thinking about calling a meeting, make sure you have a good reason for doing so.

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Monday, March 26, 20120 Comments

Saturday at the Convention

Picking up meeting facilitation tips at a political convention.

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