How to Host a Motivational MeetingIn Feburary 2016 06,

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Consider the work climate and employee needs when scheduling the motivational meeting. If employees answer to several bosses, talk to other department heads to ensure the meeting won't interfere with other tasks. Avoid scheduling motivational meetings when employees have extremely heavy work loads. Try not to plan them on Friday afternoons, when employees are distracted by the weekend, or Monday mornings, when employees are still settling into their work flow. If you do need to schedule the meeting during a busy time, plan to keep it short and to the point. To ensure the meeting room isn't double booked when you need it, alert your company's administrative department or book through a scheduling system.
Provide Food
The old adage 'if you feed them, they will come' holds especially true with work functions. Providing food communicates to employees that the meeting is important and that they are valued. This incentivizes them to attend and increases their attention span. You can still provide food even if you don't have a large budget. Employees will expect a larger spread at a meal time, so don't schedule close to lunch and dinner if you can't afford to host a full meal. Instead, provide donuts and coffee for a morning meeting or tasty snacks in the afternoon.
Do Your Homework
The specific motivational content for your meeting will depend on the topic and the business context. No matter the situation, a little research can make a big impact on your meeting. Read through company progress reports and feedback documents to discover where employees are frustrated, struggling or otherwise lacking in motivation. Jot down an outline of the meeting and all the points you want to address. Organize the points into three key concepts, which will be easier for employees to digest and remember. For example, the three concepts could be 'where we've been, where we are and where we need to go.'
Speak Sincerely
Above all else, be straightforward, honest and sincere with your employees. Avoid flowery speeches and emotional tactics that can come off as inauthentic. Instead, empower your employees by reminding them of all they've achieved. For example, you can use power point slides that highlight the most significant achievements and improvements a team has made over the last financial period to help motivate them to keep improving. Encourage employees to participate in the department's or company's goal-setting process. At the end of the meeting, show your appreciation for their work and communicate your genuine belief that they can achieve or exceed work objectives.
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How to Host a Trendy Shabbat DinnerIn Feburary 2016 04,

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Pop-up Shabbats are events in which a group of people converge at a particular location, such as an apartment, for a single meal. After the meal they may never meet there again. These ad hoc dinners allow people to explore their heritage and enjoy new foods with others of like faith. You can organize a pop-up dinner using social media like Facebook or Twitter to spread the word about the date and location. Tell guests whether they're expected to bring food. The host may prepare a main course or even hire a chef for the event.
Food Preparation
A trendy Shabbat dinner may include a combination of both traditional and contemporary dining choices. Braided challah bread, gefilte fish and chicken soup are staples, but you could also infuse an international flavor to the dinner with dishes such as Persian rice, Cornish game hens and lentil-stuffed onions. For vegetarian guests, serve black bean enchiladas or quinoa and salad.
Themed Meals
Shabbat dinner can be an opportunity to draw attention to pressing human rights issues. Host a community dinner to discuss a current social justice issue each week. Serve fair trade food and lead discussions related to persecution and human rights abuses.
Post-meal Entertainment
Bring in some after-dinner entertainment or activity after you've said the blessings. This can include playing recorded music or introducing live music, such as a jazz band. Hosts who are leading a justice-themed Shabbat may hire a guest speaker, such as a rabbi or professor, to speak on a current issue. Guests may also enjoy playing some board games or card games.
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