OfficeArrow - Meeting Planning

Video: Keeping Your Office Meetings Productive

OfficeArrow — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:54:04 -0500

In most offices, meetings are largely considered a waste of time. Poor meeting habits are so common; many office professionals don't even know what it takes to run a productive meeting. In this video, you'll learn some fast and easy tips for conducting productive, results-oriented meetings in your office.

10 Tips for Better Online Meetings

OfficeArrow — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:01:59 -0500

According to economist John Kenneth Galbraith, "Meetings are indispensable when you don't want to do anything." And there are probably a lot of people in the business world today that would whole-heartedly agree with his sentiment.

How to Create an Effective Meeting Agenda

Libby Huffman — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:51:04 -0500

Tired of hosting and attending useless meetings? Too many workers waste time on these gatherings and leave with little useful information. Learn how an agenda can create a useful meeting environment and get results.

Celebrate Success: 10 Employee-Appreciation Event Ideas

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:45:46 -0500

Sure, you recognize your employees with the occasional pat on the back or words of thanks, and they seem to appreciate that. But have you given any real consideration to sponsoring employee-appreciation events? Here are 10 ideas to kick your appreciation campaign up a notch.

Break the Ice: 8 Creative Ways to do Group Introductions

OfficeArrow — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:47:59 -0500

One of the best ways to start a meeting is with group introductions. Why not make this an exciting activity and let your attendees have some fun in the process? A strong ice breaker can start things off right and set the tone for the whole meeting. We've compiled eight fabulously fun ways to get the group talking and sharing.

8 Fun Activities to Help Build Your Team

Kathy Ver Eecke — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:55:11 -0500

Building a strong, successful team takes effort. But it's not all about work. A team that participates in fun activities together will build a lasting bond. If you need some help thinking of things to do, check out our list of 8 entertaining activities to help engage your group and create that team dynamic.

Travel and Meetings: What To Bring for Business Travel

OA Staff Writer — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:58:19 -0500

You don't need to pack everything but the kitchen sink when you travel for your small business needs. Let us help you with your business travel, business class travel, and overall organization when on a trip with these tips.

Management Tips: What to Consider When Doing Business Overseas

OA Staff Writer — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:51:15 -0500

Expanding a company to serve overseas clients can open up a wealth of opportunities for a small business. But it's not the same as trying to reach a new audience back home. Here are some helpful tips for small business management, planning, consulting, networking, and organization when working overseas.

Productivity Tips: Getting Results After the Meeting is Over

OA Staff Writer — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:44:53 -0500

Meetings can be a valuable tool for solving problems in the workplace, but sometimes it seems like the decisions made never actually get accomplished. Taking follow-up steps after the meeting can help your overall management style, keep productivity up after the meeting, and help the overall business organization to ensure that people follow through on their responsibilities.

Managing in the Office Place: Meeting Agendas are Key to Efficiency

OA Staff Writer — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:57:03 -0500

Meetings can often drag along without any real sense of a goal. Having a specific meeting agenda can help prevent them from grinding to a halt. This will help your overall management skills and organization.