The dreaded Monday morning status meeting: Teams robotically report updates, minds drifting to cold coffee and unanswered emails. It’s not just boring—it’s toxic.
Keith Ferrazzi’s research shows that traditional report-out meetings reinforce silos and stifle collaboration. Instead, he advocates for “co-elevation” – where teams bring challenges, not just updates.
A Harvard Business Review study found that collaborative problem-solving meetings yield 67% better solutions than simple status updates.
While organizations should focus on prioritizing work and clarifying the direction being taken and the efforts required, finding the time for true connection is helpful. We often talk about issues yet rarely address our own issues, which are fundamentally holding us back.
The key? Vulnerability breeds trust. Trust breeds innovation. Innovation breeds success.
Bring in personal discussion and allow individuals to share fears and personal challenges. Your next Monday meeting could be a catalyst for transformation, not a countdown to lunch.
