We've all heard the standard suggestions many times before: Have an agenda, be on time, be prepared, and so on. But easier said than done. Here's a new idea for keeping meetings brief and focused. Print the following phrases in very large type, each on its own piece of paper (fold in half to sit like a tent card):
• Don't Digress • Get to the Point • Time Put the papers on the table in plain site. They will act as a constant reminder to everyone to avoid digression, be conscious of time, and get to the point! You'll be surprised at the improvement you will see with something so simple!
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Mathew Georghiou
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Mathew Georghiou, President and CEO,
MediaSpark Inc.
Mathew’s focus is on providing practical,
in-the-trenches business and technology
advice.
Mathew is founder of MediaSpark Inc – an
accomplished technology and design
company, with a focus on software
development and publishing, particularly
in the field of business education games
and simulations.
As CEO and lead software architect, he has
led hundreds of projects, including
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websites, training programs, and
consulting projects. Mathew is also the
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GoVenture is a line of highly realistic
business and finance games for learning
that have positioned MediaSpark as a
pioneer in education and changing how
people learn.
Prior to MediaSpark, Mathew was an
engineer with IBM Celestica, where he won
several awards, including a national award
for innovation.
Mathew frequently speaks and writes on
topics such as entrepreneurship, business,
education, innovation, and economic
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