Why we do what we do
Most people don’t set out to run meetings — the responsibility just lands on their plate. One minute you’re doing your actual job, and the next you’re organizing a team sync, a project review, a leadership update, or a full‑blown retreat. And suddenly, you’re expected to make it all run smoothly.
But here’s the real challenge: Meetings aren’t just tasks to get through. They shape decisions, alignment, and results. They deserve to be better. That’s why we created Meetings Academy.
We help anyone who runs meetings — whether it’s part of your title or simply part of your reality — learn how to design and lead meetings that actually work. Not by adding more to your workload, but by giving you the systems, tools, and skills that make better meetings repeatable and achievable.
Meetings Academy is your go‑to resource for building the capability to run better meetings — meetings that create clarity, momentum, and meaningful outcomes.
Better meetings start here.
Your meetings & events expert
Hi there! I'm Dr. Dede Hamm and I'm a certified meeting planner with a background in teaching. I worked as a planner in the events industry for 15 years, then taught hospitality and event planning for another 15 years to college students who dreamed of being professional event planners.
These 30 years of experience really led me to understand that everyone needs help making events better. Meetings Academy is your one-stop source for the information you need to plan your meeting. Could you figure out how to do it on your own? Sure...by why waste that time when you have a professional who can help?
I spent years learning how to plan great meetings. Now I want to provide this resource to you so you don't have to just "figure it out". You'll have the info you need to plan great meetings with less stress, and get time back to do what you really want (which I know is not planning meetings and events).
