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Author of "Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work" and Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Joined September 2018
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In the latest video of his “Do” Series, Dr. Allen explains why meeting leaders should intentionally design different ways for people to participate, helping everyone have an opportunity to contribute. youtu.be/AyEQDCBA58g #CME #MeetingScience
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Great meetings don't happen by accident. In the final video of his “Don’t” Series, Dr. Allen explains why you shouldn’t forget to train for the meeting and how preparation can help you become a more effective participant and leader. youtu.be/NnSQZkJEtdY #MeetingEffectiveness
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In the first video of his new “Do” Series, Dr. Allen explains why allowing brief periods of unproductive time can help people connect, build relationships, and ultimately lead to better meetings. youtu.be/t47xtRnegMs #CME #MeetingScience #DoSeries
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Better meetings start with the right people in the room. In his latest “Don’t” Series video, Dr. Allen explains why inviting the decision maker and carefully curating your guest list matters. youtu.be/cf6q6QS3veg #MeetingDoctor #MeetingTips #DecisionMaking #EffectiveMeetings
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Running late happens, but what you do next matters. In his latest “Don’t” Series video, Dr. Allen shares the crucial steps to take when you’re late to a meeting and how to recover from the mistake. youtu.be/yHWUfk9CS4w #MeetingDoctor #Leadership #Meetings #MeetingTips
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=In his latest “Don’t” series video, Dr. Allen explains why you shouldn’t forget about the people joining online and how keeping remote attendees engaged creates a better meeting for everyone. youtu.be/KYwfqCfUyp4 #MeetingDoctor #Leadership #Meetings #HybridMeetings
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Vague meeting invites lead to confusion before the meeting even begins. Dr. Allen explains why every meeting invitation should communicate the purpose, expectations, and what attendees need to prepare. youtu.be/9seZ_o33fJs #MeetingDoctor #Leadership #Meetings
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Hybrid meetings aren't the problem. In his latest video, Dr. Allen explains why research shows they're just as effective as in-person meetings. Success comes from practice, not avoiding the format. youtu.be/cQuhUO2Gk60 #MeetingDoctor #HybridWork
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In his latest video, Dr. Allen explains why hybrid meetings can make people less likely to speak up and what leaders can do to encourage better participation. youtu.be/J5GbZNMMTUA #MeetingDoctor #HybridWork
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In his latest video, Dr. Allen explains why camera-off teleconferences make meetings less effective by reducing engagement, communication, and connection between participants. youtu.be/2OScnfLwhso #MeetingDoctor #RemoteWork
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The more a group feels like a group, the more effectively it can work together. Dr. Allen's latest video explores entitativity and its impact on team dynamics and meetings. youtu.be/98Z7snEkk1s #MeetingDoctor #Entitativity
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Why do some meetings fail? In his latest video, Dr. Allen discusses how psychological safety helps people speak up about concerns, leading to better meetings and better decisions. youtu.be/Yb-pA_s3tN4 #MeetingDoctor #PsychologicalSafety
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How can neurodiversity change how we think about meetings? In his latest video, Dr. Allen shares a neurodiverse student opened his eyes to meeting experiences and communication styles he hadn't previously considered. youtu.be/cVbpOcEN_mw #MeetingDoctor #Neurodiversity
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Did you know that academic family trees are real? Dr. Allen discusses how graduates become the academic “children” of their advisors, and why tracing research lineages can be surprisingly fun! #MeetingDoctor #CME youtu.be/95nAJ_8w_zo
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What makes graduates thrive? Curiosity, dedication, and mentorship. Dr. Allen celebrates his master’s and PhD graduates as they prepare to excel in the scientific community. youtube.com/watch?v=c2sRF1ju… #MeetingDoctor #CME
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What makes a debrief effective? Structure. Dr. Allen explains why debriefs should function as problem-solving meetings focused on identifying challenges, making decisions, and building a clear course of action. #MeetingDoctor #CME youtube.com/watch?v=1vPBQmh2…
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Dr. Allen dives into part 2: why critical readers matter in the age of AI. Good researchers don’t blindly follow AI slop, they question sources and verify the evidence. #CME #MeetingDoctor #AI youtube.com/watch?v=2xxYBXmG…
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AI will write your paper… and fake your sources. Dr. Allen dives into the rise of hallucinated citations, when AI-generated research includes references that don’t even exist. #CME #MeetingDoctor #AI youtube.com/watch?v=-e3emAJh…
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Strong meetings do not end when the agenda does. Dr. Allen breaks down the data behind effective debriefs and why skipping them means missing your biggest opportunity to improve. #MeetingDoctor #CME youtube.com/watch?v=vc1DKCXY…
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Great meetings start before they begin. Dr. Allen highlights how pre meeting talk sets the tone and why it is often lost in virtual meetings. #MeetingDoctor #CME youtu.be/1cJ6RnTrPn4
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