6 ways to help people feel more comfortable in meetings

<p>Whether you&rsquo;re leading a 60-minute meeting or a multi-day workshop, keeping people engaged and incentivized to contribute often boils down to one fundamental thing: comfort.</p> <p>Comfort is physical, mental and emotional. It&rsquo;s applicable to introverts and extroverts. And it&rsquo;s something that facilitators should prioritize cultivating. Why? Because a group of comfortable humans is more likely to produce / co-create / unlock their best work yet.</p> <p>Leverage these methods at your next session and see if you observe a difference.</p> <h2><strong>1. Do a warm up</strong></h2> <p>When you&rsquo;re leading a group of people, kick off with a warm-up exercise that encourages them to be humans first. Yes, this is essentially an icebreaker, but I&rsquo;ve rebranded it because saying &ldquo;icebreaker&rdquo; usually garners a few eye rolls.</p> <p>Despite the stigma, the essence of the exercise is positive. Participants often need a moment to transition into a session from __________ (another meeting, sending a screaming child to school, cleaning up spilled coffee). This is that moment. And whether or not the group realizes it, starting here kickstarts the team&rsquo;s interaction and ability to contribute.</p> <p><a href="https://jackiecolburn.medium.com/6-ways-to-help-people-feel-more-comfortable-in-meetings-d0f406c654db"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>