Blogs

A man chairing a meeting to ensure objectives are being met.
14 Jan

How to Chair a Meeting

Author: BluDesks

A meeting can either be a crisp, confidence-boosting use of everyone’s time, or a slow drift into “could this have been an email?” territory. The difference often comes down to the person in the chair. Not the literal chair, although a comfortable one does help. If you’ve ever wondered about chairing a meeting, it is … Continue reading How to Chair a Meeting

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Team members doing an icebreaker at the start of their team meeting.
14 Jan

Ice Breakers for Team Meetings

Author: BluDesks

Ever notice how the first two minutes of a meeting can feel like everyone is politely waiting for someone else to become a person? In person, it is the shuffle for a seat, the polite coffee pour, and the unspoken question of who is brave enough to start. Online, it is cameras on, microphones off, … Continue reading Ice Breakers for Team Meetings

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Boardroom layout in a meeting room.
11 Dec

Meeting Room Layout Ideas: How to Set Up the Perfect Space

Author: BluDesks

You can book the nicest meeting room in the world – but if the layout isn’t right, the session will still fall flat. The way you arrange tables and chairs affects how people interact, how well they can see and hear, and even how confident they feel speaking up. If you’re browsing meeting room layouts … Continue reading Meeting Room Layout Ideas: How to Set Up the Perfect Space

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A strategy meeting in a meeting room booked through BluDesks.
11 Dec

How to Plan and Run a Strategy Meeting

Author: BluDesks

When you’re busy with day-to-day operations, it’s easy for strategy to slip into the background. A strategy meeting is your chance to step away from the inbox, look at the bigger picture and decide where the business is heading – and how you’ll get there. Done well, it can reset priorities, energise your team and … Continue reading How to Plan and Run a Strategy Meeting

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