Selene Chin says that mindfulness can be used to build momentum, make decisions, move things forward and set priorities.
"If the meetings we are in actually accomplish something, we often feel that this has been a rewarding use of our time," she says. "The meeting chair has a responsibility to not let a meeting drift into inaction or drone on about matters that only a couple of people in the room are interested in."
Chin adds that having a structure can help to better incorporate mindfulness. "It's easier to stay present in a meeting when you know what to expect and how you will be contributing to the discussion. Having a structure doesn't mean that you have to restrict yourself to the topics to be discussed, it just means you define the areas you want to cover - timeless, challenges or resources, for example."
** The content above is only an extract of the original full article posted on CEI Asia's March 2017 e-magazine.
