Inside JLC: Using "Plan Do Study Act" to Enhance Meeting Effectiveness

Happy 2025, and thanks to all the colleagues and leaders we worked with in 2024! In this short episode, we wrap up 2024 with an update of what we've been working on, what we'll continue to focus on in 2025, and some of the highlights and "best moments" of the last 12 months -- with a special up-close look at the fantastic work we continue to do with Navy Medicine (NAVMED). The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

Happy Holidays, friends! In our previous podcast episode, we discussed the importance of Context, Purpose, and Outcome (CPO) for establishing focus and intent for the meetings and conversations we have… In this installment, Dr. Ray and coaches Colleen Sullivan and retired Navy Captain Lena Hartzel continue their discussion, sharing tactics on how to apply CPO to each agenda item in that meeting… The JLC team discusses specific examples of meeting agenda items, illustrating how to use CPO strategies to elicit focus, input, and collaboration from each team member throughout any meeting or conversation. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

"What are you talking about?" While we may not ask that literal question at the beginning of every conversation, it's certainly a question that should be answered before that conversation takes place. In this episode of the Everyday Leadership Conversations podcast, Colleen and Dr. Ray visit with retired Navy Captain Lena Hartzel for a discussion about how best to prepare and "set the stage" for a particular conversation – even one we may not be looking forward to having. Listen for  the Context, Purpose, Outcome (CPO) strategies we've discussed in earlier podcast episodes. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

A common question our clients ask is, "Why do we seem so busy in our work, yet not actually accomplish anything?" It may be a feeling you're familiar with as well. In this episode of the Everyday Leadership Conversations podcast, the JLC coaches discuss how clarifying purpose, and defining roles and responsibilities across your team can lead to better alignment, improved collaboration, and more efficient meetings. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

Have you ever thought about your meeting as something that should be "designed?" Design implies purpose and intent, and meetings should have both. In this episode, Dr. Ray and JLC coaches Colleen Sullivan and Kathy Roide continue their discussion around the "Context, Purpose, Outcome" process in meetings. They'll show you how to use the method in reverse, so you can better design your meetings and establish focus around your meetings' agenda items. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

"Why do you start your meetings like that?" It's a question we get asked frequently by our clients, and it's the subject of our latest podcast episode.  Join Dr. Ray and JLC coaches Colleen Sullivan and Kathy Roide for a discussion about using the "Context, Purpose, Outcome" protocol to open your meetings and define the intent and focus for that meeting. The team will also talk about why that process works, and why it's important.    The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

"Plan Do Study Act" is a great framework to use for creating… well, anything! It's a tool we at JLC believe in and use frequently. In this episode of the JLC podcast, Dr. Ray and Colleen Sullivan will show you how to use the "PDSA" method to construct, organize, and enhance the effectiveness of your meetings. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

Most people focus on enhancing their work capabilities to become successful, however have you ever considered working on yourself? Join Team JLC as they discuss how they have worked harder on themselves to attract success. By the end of the discussion, you'll take away a few key ideas you can use to not only make sure you find success – but also that success finds YOU. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

Want to make a difference in the outcome of your meetings? Start with how you show up to them. Are you prepared? Ready to listen? Engaged? How you show up in a meeting can impact the quality of the conversations and the results achieved.  Join Team JLC in this short podcast episode as we share how you can use essential questions to ensure you are showing up as your best self and influencing others to do the same. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events

Drama is constantly in our lives, and yet how can we ensure we are not contributing to it? Join JLC teammates Colleen, Terry, and Dr. Ray as they provide several real life stories and examples of how drama can easily sway public opinion and have devastating unintended consequences. By the end of the episode, you'll learn some ways to help keep drama in your life managed and in perspective. The Jorgensen Learning Center offers a variety of programs for individuals and organizations to enhance their communication and leadership skills… To find out more, visit our Events page at https://www.gojlc.com/inlearning-events