Do you do “walk & talk” meetings at your organization?
One of my favorite times for a “walk & talk” is when I’m presenting research findings. If it all possible — due to the weather and other constraints — I want to get my clients out of the office and into nature.
My reasoning? Clients tend to want to dive into spreadsheets and data dashboards — while I want to keep the discussion on key findings.
My solution? Get them out of the office and into the woods!
While walking, I’ll present key findings and a summary. We can talk through any issues that come up.
And if clients want to dive into the data, they know it’s in the report. They can review it when we’re back in the office.
If you don’t want clients to get lost in the data — lost in the woods — why not try a walk and talk meeting?
Serve as a guide. Lead your audience out of the woods so they can see the whole forest!
When’s the last time you tried a “walk and talk” meeting? How did it work out?
Laura Bergells is a professional story finder. She writes, coaches, teaches, and speaks. Check out her online courses at LinkedIn Learning.
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