1. Welcome to Doing Meetings Differently!
Helen Garforth &
Richard Usher
Just Ideas

2. The next hour! Introductions – who’s in the room?
So what is a meeting anyway?
Doing things differently
Making it visual
Walk and talk
Top tips
Ideas to take away

4. Making it visual
Rummage through the postcards to find an image that represents your experience of a great meeting!
Share your image and your story at your table
Stick the postcards on the paper to make a collage – add key words

5. Walk and talk Follow us for a brief excursion into the garden
As you walk in pairs or threes share your stories of magnificent meetings!
After 10 minutes come back in to share your insights

7. While you’re sharing stories think about…
What you can do to make a brilliant meeting:
Before
Beginning
During
Ending
Afterwards

8. Feedback
How was it for you?
Sharing some examples

9. Before… Make it appealing Use a range of media
Use images that reflect what’s going to happen
Offer a meeting ‘buddy’
Think about the space

10. Beginning… Welcoming Introductions Checking in
Share the purpose of the meeting and what to expect
You might need an ice breaker / warm-up activity

11. During… A way for everyone to contribute
Mix it up to suit different styles
Dynamic decision making
Wear different hats
Space for the future
Refreshments!

12. Ending… Check back in Agree what happens next
Make sure everyone has a role
How was it for you? How could we do better next time?

13. Afterwards… Keep people informed/updated
Get key messages out – social media
Thank and celebrate!
Get together and plan the next meeting!

14. Here’s what Brookside Big Local have done…

15. Thank you and enjoy the rest of Big Local Connects
Thank you and enjoy the rest of Big Local Connects! Helen & Richard Just Ideas