J. Elise Keith

J. Elise Keith is the co-founder of Lucid Meetings and the author of "Where the Action Is: The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization." For more information, please visit, www.lucidmeetings.com and on connect with her on Twitter, @EliseID8.

Articles by J. Elise Keith

• Better meetings through technology: Will AI deliver us magical meetings?

  Monday, November 19, 2018

  "My goal is to make sure no one ever has to write meeting notes again." I’m talking with a product manager working to perfect automated call transcription. I find the idea both exciting and problematic. Fully automated transcription is just the first step towards a grander vision. As an AI enthusiast told me, "Notes are just the start. Consider — what if AI could make sure the meeting goes well in the first place? What if an AI agent kept the discussion on track? What if it knew how to help a group resolve a conflict? That day may not be too far off."

• 5 ways high-performance organizations make meetings effective

  Friday, August 03, 2018

  For many entrepreneurs, the decision to become a founder promises both a shot at realizing a dream and an escape from the frustrations of their old jobs. "In my company," they vow, "we’ll never waste time in pointless meetings." Fast forward to employee 25, and their team is bogged down in pointless meetings. What’s worse is that scrappy entrepreneur is leading these meetings! As our businesses grow up, are we doomed to be just like the leaders from our past?