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Meetings Are a Waste of Time (if not run properly)

Product Powers - Human Skills for Product Thinkers to Thrive in the Age of AI

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About this episode

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of making meetings productive and meaningful with Chris Thomason, the creator of the Meeting Maximizer. From the power of silence in meetings to the pitfalls of brainstorming, Chris shares his groundbreaking strategies for transforming routine meetings. If you're tired of unproductive meetings, this episode is for you.

00:00 Introduction

00:28 The Problem with Traditional Business Meetings

01:15 Introducing Chris Thomason and His Radical Ideas

01:47 The Power of Silence in Meetings

03:06 The Flaws of Brainstorming

05:29 Asking the Right Questions

19:14 The Role of ChatGPT in Business Analysis

23:23 Meetings vs. Workshops

25:24 The Meeting Maximizer Concept

31:46 Conclusion

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Host: Paddy Dhanda

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

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Guest: Chris Thomason

Chris Thomason is the founder of Ingenious Growth and a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a truly global and eclectic business background, having lived and worked across the UK, Africa, and Australia. From turning around a failing manufacturing company into a market leader, to helping major corporates like HSBC, Toyota, and Vodafone unlock millions in revenue through innovative thinking, Chris has consistently applied what he calls “business creativity” to solve complex challenges. His unconventional journey—from deep-level gold mining in South Africa to writing award-nominated business books—has shaped a unique perspective on growth, rooted in asking better questions rather than chasing quick answers. With a track record that includes civil war zones, platinum mines, and boardrooms alike, Chris now helps organisations think differently and thrive through the structured creative approaches of Ingenious Growth.

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