Aimee
[closed] How do managers handle walk-and-talk meetings that are aimed at being more healthy and well?
Hello,
I love to exercise and be fit. I am a full time student studying business administration and management. So far I have achieved a well-deserved associate's degree of business administration from Austin Community College. The next thing on my long-term goal list is to obtain a bachelor's degree in the same area. I hope to work in some kind of career that involves management. I have heard that managers nowadays can hold walk and talk meetings to make themselves healthier and get items accomplished more quickly. Has anyone ever done this before? Personally I do not doubt it, and I wish to expand on my volunteering and academic knowledge. Walk and talk meetings are a better way to do business in my opinion because it makes people happier, less prone to anxiety, and builds up a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
Warmly,
Aimee #business-administration #business-management #leadership #sports-management
1 answer
Brandon Thies
Brandon’s Answer
I have had a few 'walk-and-talk' meetings and I really enjoy them but in my experience they are few and far between. It's a relatively new idea in the workplace so managers and supervisors are still experimenting with the best ways to utilize them in their specific companies. Most of these meeting are outside and are weather & temperature dependent so in places like the Northeast there are prolonged periods of time when this option is not feasible. As a health advocate myself, I agree with you they are a better option than the traditional meeting model. With more studies coming out every year on the negative health effects of sitting all day, walk-and-talk meetings can provide health benefits. It also feels good to be in an open air space with sunshine as opposed to a standard conference room. I intend to utilize these meetings as much as possible throughout my career.
http://www.inc.com/peter-economy/7-powerful-reasons-to-take-your-next-meeting-for-a-walk.html
http://www.feetfirst.org/walk-and-maps/walking-meetings