Three scripts to steer meetings back on track (without sounding like a jerk)

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Regaining control of a meeting is key to maintaining productivity and efficient time usage. To achieve this without alienating colleagues, Wes Kao suggests three scripts: acknowledging tangents while redirecting to the main topic, stepping back to refocus on key goals, and emphasizing mutual accountability by highlighting the cost of off-topic discussions. These strategies help ensure meetings stay on track while maintaining a collaborative atmosphere.

How to regain control of a meeting

Great share! I’ll love how practical these tips are. I read couple pieces of this author, and they are consistent with this style which I love.

i usually just yell “I REGIN CONTROL NOW !”

Or, if it get’s too out of hand, as a meeting moderator (if the platform you’re using supports that) just mute everyone, and in a calm tone say “Thank you everybody for your contributions! Though, we will have to continue with our main subject.”