{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#121 - Why Better Conversations Make for Better Futures with Jason Doiron","description":"      Ever tallied up the number of meetings you\u2019ve been in since you stepped into the workforce?   How many of those have dragged on endlessly, achieving next to nothing?   Amidst tight deadlines, conflicting priorities and endless emails, meetings can either facilitate progress or be a total soul sucking adventure.   With over two decades of experience in nonprofit and community development, Jason Doiron is here to guide us through the chaos. Jason guides us as we uncover the secrets behind why effective communication is the key to untangling the mess and unlocking the potential of diverse teams.   On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Jason Doiron, Cocreator at O Strat\u00e9gies, talks to us about how to leverage your time and efficiency in meetings by consciously crafting meetings to serve the purpose you most need, at each different point in time.   Say goodbye to wasted time, watch-checking, and doodling, and say hello to better conversations that will lead to innovation, clarity, and stronger team dynamics.   Leadership tips you won\u2019t want to miss:    Designing meeting structures that align with desired outcomes      Creating space for creativity and innovation in team meetings      Balancing structured and organic conversation formats      Leveraging diverse methodologies for idea generation and decision-making     Jason has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and community development world. He focused his academic studies in language and communications studies at the Universit\u00e9 de Moncton. He is a practitioner of Art of Hosting and Applied Improv and has held positions in many nonprofit organizations focused on youth, arts and culture, capacity building and social innovation.&amp;nbsp; His strong and adaptable skills as group facilitator helps him to guide groups in finding clarity, common purpose and work better together in meaningful ways, creating spaces for learning, innovation and co-creation. Jason is co-owner at O Strat\u00e9gies, a consulting firm specializing in organizational strategy, leadership and social innovation.   If you\u2019re looking to harness the power of conversation to drive meaningful change and collaboration in your workplace, then this episode is for you!   If you\u2019ve enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.&amp;nbsp;    Listen to the episode here: https:\/\/lindsaylapaquette.com\/podcast\/     For a full written transcript of the episode, please see the show notes at the link above.   Jason Doiron\u2019s contact information:   Website    Instagram   LinkedIn   Lindsay\u2019s contact information:   To book a discovery call   E-mail   Website   Free e-course: Free Yourself from Workplace Confrontation and Conflict   LinkedIn   Previous podcast episodes &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"The Workplace Communication Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/lindsaylapaquette.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30038958\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/168032538"}