More often than we realize, our calendars are filled with lengthy and unproductive meetings 😪 In small and medium-sized company departments, introducing creative projects presents one main challenge: consensus 🤝 💡  From sales to marketing, IT to product development, reaching an agreement requires creative thinking. 🔮 Here is my secret formula: 🗣 Speak the same language: Focus on clear and concise communication. Think of the future: Painting a vivid picture of its future impact. 🚀 Be a problem solver: Done be a problem thinker rather be proactive, open to feedback and forward-thinker 🔌 Be clear about the type of input you seek: Let participants know where you need their expertise and insights. 📨 Invite the right people: Ensure that those attending the meeting possess the knowledge, have the authority to drive decisions, and are responsible for executing the decisions made. 🤝 Encourage "disagree and commit": Foster an environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing towards a consensus. 🗺 Create a plan and document decisions: Establish a structured plan and record all the decisions to ensure clarity and accountability. 🏋‍♀️ Take decisive action: Avoid letting meetings become discussions with no outcomes. ⚖ Identify a decision maker: who can sort feedback and ideas and make the final call. 😫 What do you hate the most about meetings? #Productivity #EffectiveMeetings #Consensus #TeamCollaboration #Communication