Ms.Laurie Dougherty

In today’s fast-paced and often remote work environments, communication is more challenging yet more critical than ever. Listening is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, skills in professional settings. While most people believe they are good list ...

Effective meetings don’t happen by chance—they require thoughtful planning, clear objectives, and intentional structure. At the core of any productive meeting is a well-designed agenda that not only provides a roadmap for discussion but also actively engages p ...

Meeting fatigue is a growing workplace challenge, fueled by back-to-back meetings and inefficient discussions. It leads to exhaustion, reduced productivity, and disengagement. By recognizing its causes and adopting simple strategies, individuals and teams can ...

Meetings remain one of the biggest drains on productivity. But what if you could reduce prep time, improve participation, and structure better meetings — all with the help of AI? In this fast-moving session, we’ll explore how managers, facilitators, and team l ...

In today’s fast-paced work environment, teams are often tasked with generating creative solutions to complex problems. However, traditional brainstorming sessions can lead to unequal participation, stagnant ideas, and groupthink, which stifles innovation. This ...