The Soma @work blog

Here are some tips for holding effective spontaneous meetings: Be clear about the purpose. What do you want to achieve by the end of the meeting? Only invite the people who are essential to the meeting. This will help to keep the meeting focused and productive. Set a time limit. This will help ensure the meeting stays on track and everyone's time is respected. Aim to keep the meeting to 15-30 minutes! Encourage participation from everyone. Make sure that everyone has the oppo

Spontaneous meetings are unexpected gatherings of two or more people to discuss a specific issue or topic. They are often unplanned and can occur anywhere in the workplace, such as in the break room, by the water cooler, or in a hallway. These sessions can be very effective for problem-solving, productivity, decision-making, collaboration, and creativity. However, they can be more difficult to hold in a remote work setup due to the lack of physical proximity and the need to s