The Project Management Podcast - Rescue Your Project Meetings | Episode 505

Are project meetings a necessary evil or a strategic advantage? The reality is that most meetings could be more efficient and inspiring. But what if you could turn your team's dreaded gatherings into dynamic sessions that drive results? Join Cornelius Fichtner on The Project Management Podcast as he welcomes Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart, authors of Great Meetings Build Great Teams, to uncover the secrets to transforming ordinary project meetings into extraordinary outcomes. Discover practical strategies to: - Boost team morale and productivity - Enhance collaboration and innovation - Save valuable time and resources - Master the art of meeting facilitation - Leverage technology to optimize your meeting experience Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting out, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your project meetings game. Learn how to create a culture of productive meetings that drives your team's success. Tune in now to unlock the full potential of your meetings! *Timestamped Show Notes* 00:00 Introduction 04:55 The Meeting Problem: Why Are Meetings So Often Unproductive? 13:00 What is a meeting goblin? 16:45 The Meeting Solution: How We Can Transform Them into More Productive, Engaging, Valuable Experiences 26:30 Building strong teams through meetings 31:15 Conflict Resolution 46:27 The Future of Meetings: Technology and AI 55:05 Meeting Rules 1:02:00 Closing *Get more from this episode * View this episode of the PM Podcast at https://www.pm-podcast.com/505 *Earn PDUs for This Episode:* - Visit https://www.pm-podcast.com/Earn-PDUs to see how many PDUs you can claim for your PMI certification renewal. *PM Podcast Resources* Visit the PM Podcast: https://www.pm-podcast.com/ Get the PM Podcast Newsletter: https://www.project-management-podcast.com/newsletter Listen to the latest episodes: https://www.project-management-podcast.com/podcast-episodes/episode-details *Stay connected with us* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/49178 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corneliusficht/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pmexamtips/ Twitter: https://x.com/corneliusficht 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more podcast episodes just like this: https://www.youtube.com/user/CorneliusFichtner?sub_confirmation=1 #projectmanagement #projectmanagers #pmpodcast