Forget sitting or standing meetings. Start walking.

What if the following could be said of your team meetings?

• They help us focus
• They help us get exercise
• They help us think more clearly

None of these benefits could be said of a typical meeting around a desk or table, or even standing.

If you want to improve your one-on-one and small team meetings overnight, insist that they take place while going for a walk.

Walking meetings are obviously impractical for larger groups or if there is no way to avoid needing to look at a computer screen or document. Setting those two situations aside, here is how walking meetings can make a big impact:

• Without documents, slides and the like, attendees are forced to master their material and talking points. The result is more focused and engaging conversations.
• People are more apt to look forward to meetings that get them out of the office and moving around. Everyone could use the extra exercise and attitude boost.
• Moving around increases blood flow and oxygen levels. The more oxygen your brain has, the better it works. Walking meetings magically sharpen everyone’s mind.

Why not give it a try for 30 days? Bring walking shoes to work and ask others you are meeting with to do the same. Come back and share your experience in the comments below!