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Meeting Habits Quiz

Are your MEETING HABITS working FOR you or AGAINST you?

Take the QUIZ to find out.

I'm Stacey Larsen, and I work with leaders to reduce their frustration and increase their effectiveness. I'm glad you're here.

This 8 question quiz only takes a few minutes. It will reveal where your current habits around meetings are working for you, and where you have opportunities to improve.

Tips:  

Choose the answer that is closest to your current habits.

I'll send the results to the email you provide. If you jot down the answer you chose (A, B, or C) as you go, it will save you time later.

Ready to begin? Let's go!

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Question 1 of 10

💡Success starts a few days before the meeting. 

Which of these most closely reflects your current meeting prep habits?

 

A

A. None. We just show up.

B

B. Prep materials sent in advance (eg: articles, data, summaries, etc), but not everyone reads them.

C

C. We identify a clear purpose and outcomes for each meeting AND send items to review/think about ahead of time.

Question 2 of 10

👉A little intention can go a long way.

How much time do you spend prepping for a typical meeting?

 

A

A. None. Even if I wanted to, I don't have time.

B

B. Ugh. Too much!

C

C. 15 minutes or so.

Question 3 of 10

😲Beginnings set the tone.

How do you spend the first 5 minutes of your meetings?

 

A

A. Waiting for people to arrive/get settled.

B

B. On small talk.

C

C. The entire group is engaged in productive conversation.

Question 4 of 10

🗣️Airtime patterns can tell a lot about the level of meeting engagement.

Who speaks in your meetings?

 

A

A. Mostly the person who called the meeting.

B

B. A few voices tend to use up most of the airtime.

C

C. Everyone - airtime is pretty balanced.

You're doing great. Half way there!

PS Remember - There's no right or wrong. We're identifying patterns and opportunities you and your team could benefit from.

Question 6 of 10

🤔You can schedule a meeting, or you can facilitate it.

Do you have facilitation techniques that keep your team member(s) empowered, engaged, and enrich discussion? 

 

A

A. Not really - we just go through our lists, people present, provide status updates, or we discuss in general.

B

B. Some - we could probably benefit from a few strategies to facilitate more productive and engaging conversations.

C

C. All the time! We have techniques that work well (to increase engagement, encourage differing perspectives, empower participants to take ownership, and more).

Question 7 of 10

💪Strong endings ensure ownership and follow through.

Which of these most closely fits your current habits for ending meetings?

 

A

A. We run out of time. People start to leave.

B

B. We take time to clarify next steps and who is doing what.

C

C. We clarify next steps, who is doing what, AND use coaching questions to ensure we are aligned, our plan is realistic, and people are set up for success.

Question 8 of 10

🔍How you feel after a meeting is a clue.

How confident are you after you meet that participants will successfully follow through?

 

A

A. Doubtful

B

B. 50/50 - It depends.

C

C. Confident in the check ins and agreements we've put in place to ensure proactive communication and success.

Question 9 of 10

✍️What did you realize/wonder about your meeting habits by taking this quiz?

 

(No points here, just a chance to write jot down your thoughts and reactions while they are fresh. You'll get a copy in your results so feel free to ask questions of me or simply write notes to yourself.)

Please know I take your privacy seriously. I will not share your information.

I will use the email you enter on the next screen to send you your results & help you identify the habit you could benefit from most.

You can expect to receive a handful of follow up emails that seek to provide value, and can opt out at any time.

 

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