
You may not be fond of meetings at your Small Business, but they can be productive and serve a purpose. Today your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton jump back into this topic to discuss strategies that can help to make your meetings less painful and perhaps even useful. Join us!
- 00:00:00 Small Business Show #369 for Wednesday, March 2, 2022
- 00:01:31 Can You Play? — I Don’t Meet My Company’s Diversity Requirements
- Sponsors
- 00:18:31 How to Create Meetings That Matter
- Do We Need to Have a Meeting?
- “What exactly are we meeting about?” – Everyone should be able to answer the question in 5 words or fewer – Christopher Frank, VP @ American Express.
- Stack the deck: ask each participant to figure out a question about a relevant topic?
- Start on time
- Have an end time
- Avoid Status Updates
- Every Task is Assigned a DRI (Directly Responsible Individual)
- 00:44:47 SBS 369 Outtro
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Dave Hamilton, a seasoned tech enthusiast, podcaster, and publisher, has dedicated the past three decades to aiding computer users globally. Known for his insightful advice and valuable product recommendations on the Mac Geek Gab podcast, Dave also enjoys an esteemed reputation as the founder of BackBeat Media, a network of fiercely independent publishers. His online publishing journey took off with The Mac Observer, an acclaimed Apple news site he co-founded in 1998 and led to its successful acquisition in 2021.
Beyond his tech-savvy persona, Dave embraces a vibrant life filled with music and family in the New Hampshire seacoast. He passionately performs with bands Bitter Pill and Fling, among other musical projects, creating a harmonic balance between his love for technology and music. Alongside his wife, Lisa, he raised their two children amidst this symphony of innovation, passion, and independent spirit, showcasing the power of embracing one's interests and using them to make a meaningful impact in the world.