| Inspiring Workplaces |
ISSUE 912 - Mar. 16, 2022 |
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The Power of Retro Meetings |
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Many teams hold regular "retro meetings." And no, you don't have to show up in your disco attire (unless you really want to). They're retro as in 'retrospectives.' Retros take an analytical look back at the end of a project or at the end of a month or
quarter.
Retros (and I really do think you should come attired in something retro to add a little fun) can be invaluable, and not just when you've had challenges. It can be just as important to hold retros when everything went complete groovy (see what I did there?).
Some organizations have turned retros into monthly rituals because they help encourage curiosity, foster a continuous improvement mindset, and encourage employees to be more self aware.
Retros don't have to be overly complicated. Some teams take only 15 - 30 minutes to hold a retro using a straightforward process: Set the intention of the meeting, review what worked well, review what didn't work well, and then identify some key action items for improvement. Yes, you could dive in deeper when appropriate and discuss whether your goals or metrics were misaligned, or whether or not Pat looks good in bell bottoms, but the key is to just
start doing them so they become routine.
And when something is deemed to be a complete failure, it becomes even more important to take some time to intentionally highlight what worked well, what lessons were learned, what funny things happened along the way, and what can you still find to celebrate!
Speaking of finding the positives during a challenging time, I invite you to hop over to my new website (and please grab a coffee and explore the new digs while you're there) and download a complimentary copy of 99 Pandemic Pick-Me-Uppers: Celebrating Silver Linings. I compiled this list of inspiring, funny, and heartwarming stories and factoids from throughout the
pandemic as a way to spread a bit of positivity. So, please help me spread more positivity and share it far and wide with your clients, employees, family members, neighbors, strangers, pets...and if you have any silver linings you would add to the list I would love to hear from you!
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Mike's Fun at Work Tip |
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A great meeting icebreaker question courtesy of my brilliant speaker friend and colleague Linda Edgecombe: "When was the last time you did something for the first time?"
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Quote of the Week |
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“If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.” Greg McKeown
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Funny Business |
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From a recent issue of Report on Business, here are some interesting factoids about Zoom meetings:
- There were 3.3 trillion minutes of Zoom meetings in 2021. (I suspect some of you were on at least one meeting that felt that long.)
- 42% of participants who didn't Zoom in from their desk Zoomed in from their bed; 21% while walking or jogging; 11% while on public transit.
- Wearing pants while on Zoom meetings is highly advisable! Who knew?
- 71% of Zoom users have uttered the phrase, "You're on mute!"
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