Productive meetings in record time: time-boxing!

Training Theme

Time boxing is a method of optimizing meeting productivity by precisely sequencing the time allocated to each step. Based on Parkinson's law, which states that a meeting always extends over the allotted time, this technique streamlines exchanges and guarantees more efficient meetings. The training explores the benefits of time boxing for both time management and creativity, while highlighting the importance of finding the right balance between time constraints and freedom of exploration. Practical examples and concrete tools are provided for immediate implementation.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• End your meetings on time.
• Streamline time and conduct shorter meetings.
• Sequence your meetings.
• Present a topic in 8 minutes.
• Reflect individually for 7 minutes.
• Share and enrich ideas in 10 minutes.
• Develop the best ideas in 25 minutes.

Target Audience 

All persons in a position to host or participate in meetings

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

LEARN

• Expert video: Time-boxing in meetings: managing your time, 3'15
  • Introduction to the concept of time boxing and Parkinson's law on the use of time
• Practical example of a time-boxed meeting with hardware vendors
• "What have you learned?"
• TRUE/FALSE on the key concepts of time boxing

ANCHOR

• Time-boxing creativity: the 4 advantages
  • Increased concentration
  • Lateral reflection
  • Simplification
  • Increased energy and motivation
• The limits of time pressure: finding the right balance
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

Additional resources

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)