But injecting a little fun into your meetings might be just the right thing to encourage participation and creativity. No one will be required to recite knock-knock jokes, wear silly costumes or balance a spoon on their nose, but a little laughter can go a long way towards improving productivity and employee morale.
Most people learn by doing.
Organize contests to generate ideas and offer prizes to encourage participation. A little friendly competition can bring great results. If your meetings tend to be dominated by a few people, try passing out five pennies to each meeting attendee. Consider appointing a Director of Fun for meetings. A different Director could be appointed for each meeting.