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We’re continuing our Mythbuster series by taking on an assumption that sounds simple enough: “It’s just a meeting. Everyone knows how to do that.” Joining us are two experts whose work with the Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) framework offers a closer look at what it actually takes to turn team meetings into productive decision-making processes:
- Dr. Asha Yadav is a researcher with Educational and Community Supports at the University of Oregon whose work with TIPS examines how school teams use data and structured problem solving to make decisions and improve outcomes.
- Sarah Falcon works with Educational and Community Supports and the TIPS project, supporting teams in using evidence-based meeting practices to move from identifying areas of need to developing and following through on action plans.
In this episode, we explore what separates simply having a meeting from having an effective one. Asha and Sarah share what they’ve learned from studying team meetings, including some of the steps teams commonly miss: setting measurable goals, assigning responsibilities and timelines, following up on action plans, and making sure teams trust the data they’re using. We also discuss the importance of periodically examining data through an equity lens and share practical ways teams can strengthen their meetings, build accountability, and turn conversations into meaningful action.
Don’t forget to check out the TIPS website and click “Submit Inquiry” at the bottom of the page to learn more about participating in their upcoming study!
For more information about the resources shared in this episode, check out the following links:
- Teach by Design: Motive, Motivate, Motivation: Why Are My Students Doing That?!
- Teach by Design: 4 Ways to Jumpstart Your Goals
- TIPS Meeting Minutes