Are you tired of endless meetings that waste your time?
Your calendar looks like TETRIS in Level 42?
Then it's time to "Make Meetings Small Again". In this episode Carsten, Günter and Thomas discuss 6 Meeting Rules to end the usual meeting madness and free time to get work done:
1. "No Meeting" is a Good Meeting
2. Respect Availability
3. Participation Minimalism
4. Agenda and Minutes - always
5. Stay Focused
6. Punctuality is a must

Join us and explore "Make Meetings Small again" as a necessary step towards a more efficient and respectful work culture.

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We are not alone in requesting changes in meeting culture. Following ressoures show silimart approaches than us.

• 5 Winning Strategies For Productive Meetings In 2025 - Forbes

• Too Many Meetings: A Best Practice Guide for Improved Meeting Culture - Focuswise

• 5 Meeting Culture Best Practices - Foundant Technologies

We encourage you to read these articles and consider the practical solutions discussed in our episode. "Make Meetings Small Again" is more than just a catchy slogan – it’s a necessary step towards a more efficient and respectful work culture.

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Hosts & Content: Carsten Maßmann, Günter Prömpers, Thomas Schmidt
The voice of intro & outro: Johanna​ Riel Mbappe
Postproduction: Knut​ Wagner
Publication: Thomas Schmidt

We reflect your feedback on the question: Why are so many people hesitant to turn on their cameras during virtual meetings? We asked you, our audience, for your reasons, and you delivered! Now, let's dive into your feedback and reflect on the most common concerns.

• Hear the reasons behind camera shyness straight from our listeners.
• Follow the 3 Thinkers' recommendations on topics like low bandwidth, privacy concerns, and more.
• Discover the real benefits of turning on your camera for better engagement and communication.

Join us as we debunk the myths and provide practical solutions to help you feel more comfortable and confident in virtual meetings. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments.

Let's continiue the discussion. Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! 📢

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For those interested in exploring more information of using cameras during virtual meetings, we've compiled a list of insightful articles. These articles confirm our statements on improved communication and trust-building, relationship building, increased accountability and focus, and reduced distractions and multitasking. In our podcast, we also provide practical solutions to address the mentioned drawbacks. In our podcast episode, we address these points and offer practical tips to overcome them. Ultimately, we believe the benefits of using cameras outweigh the drawbacks.

• How ‘Video On’ Positively Impacts You, Your Teams, and Your Business (Zoom Blog)
• Seven reasons to put your camera on in virtual and hybrid meetings - Global Integration (Global Interaction, consulting company specialized on virtual and hybrid working)
• The Pros and Cons of 'Cameras On' During Virtual Meetings (Entrepreneur Media LLC)

We encourage you to read these articles and consider the practical solutions discussed in our episode. Let's continue the conversation and make our virtual meetings more effective and engaging!

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