Sarah Greer & Adrian Peryer: Rethinking Meetings — S1/E3

About this episode

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Greer and Adrian Peryer, co-founders of Shared Vision Toolkit, to talk about how they've spent decades transforming ordinary meetings into immersive, co-creative experiences. We dig into their Design-Centric Facilitation™ approach, the magic of a well-designed room, why 80% of the work happens before anyone walks through the door, and how visual thinking helps build genuine alignment inside organizations. Running Order • Introduction to transforming meetings into immersive, collaborative experiences • The role of environment: whiteboards, lighting, and space design • The extensive preparation process: months of research and iteration • Using questions and frameworks to guide co-creative sessions • The magic of walking into a thoughtfully designed room • The impact of immersive environments on productivity and engagement • Redesigning weekly meetings to maintain freshness and effectiveness • Icebreakers and humor: building trust and vulnerability • The power of visual listening and capture techniques • Navigating virtual environments and building shared spaces online • Case studies: product feedback sessions, strategic