Running meetings successfully can lead to increased productivity, motivation and employee satisfaction. They can be exciting, but continually calling unnecessary meetings can be a drain on company time and resources. 

With 15% of people’s time being spent in meetings and a third of them considered unproductive, it’s important you set your meeting up properly to ensure it runs successfully. So how can you do this?

Set clear objectives 

A great way to ensure meeting success is to define the purpose and objectives you aim to achieve. For example, the purpose of your meeting could be:

Your objectives could include:

Create a meeting agenda

Once you know the purpose and objectives of your meeting you can start to create an agenda. This is where you can make note of any specific topics or issues you need to cover and if anyone is in charge of leading a section. 

You can then forward this to every attendee so they understand what will happen on the day. This will also help the meeting run as smoothly as possible and stay on time.

Choose the right space

Choosing the right space is essential to running a successful meeting as it stimulates focus and productivity. Implementing a change in scenery can really help attendees get motivated to achieve the very best solutions for the project or client you’re working on.

Choosing a room with adequate space and good lighting and ventilation is a great place to start when looking for somewhere to hold your gathering.

Here at Millennium Point, we have a variety of spaces that are perfect for meetings, such as:

Take notes

Taking notes makes it easier for you to reference things in the future and reduces the chances of comments or ideas going unnoticed or not being followed up. 

Make note of follow-up actions

The whole point of holding a meeting is to find potential solutions and follow-up actions that can help them be achieved. Assigning tasks to individuals can help solutions be implemented efficiently and can inspire people to feel energised and motivated to get things done. 

It’s also important to share notes after the meeting with all attendees to prevent miscommunication and ensure everyone is on the same page.

Setting deadlines for tasks to be completed can also prevent things from not being completed and help the follow-up meeting run smoothly. 

Give everyone the opportunity to talk

You should allow everyone to share their opinion or ideas no matter their job title or department to allow creativity and ideation to really flow. You can also ask questions or for people’s opinions on certain topics or projects to try and get everyone involved. 

If you’re noticing that some people are dominating the conversation more than others you can ask different questions or open the floor to others and get them involved.

Encourage ideas and solutions

If your meeting is about generating ideas and providing solutions you can ask each attendee to come up with 2 or 3 ideas before the meeting that they can share. This gives people the time to prepare and feel confident in presenting their ideas. 

Keep an eye on the time

Sticking to the time limit set will help keep the meeting on track and prevent it from affecting people’s busy work schedules. 

Starting and finishing on time shows consistency and allows attendees to know what to expect at every meeting. If you’re holding a longer meeting you could also include breaks to help people take the time to refresh their mindset and get ready to tackle the rest of the meeting.

Gain feedback from your meeting

While you may feel as though the meeting went well, other people may not agree. You should give it enough time before gathering feedback to see if the meeting was actually useful. 

Avoiding putting pressure on people to answer and using a process that allows you to collect feedback anonymously can help people feel more comfortable answering queries. You can ask questions like:

These will help you gain a better understanding of whether it was successful or not and whether there are things you need to implement to get a better outcome next time.

So if you’re looking to hold a successful meeting, get in touch with Millennium Point today to see how our properties can help you excel in every meeting.

The Covid-19 pandemic, mixed with rising interest rates and the cost of living crisis have acted as a catalyst for change where new trends and innovations have transformed the way offices appear and are used. The rise of remote work and an increased understanding of employee expectations has led to companies adapting or moving offices to best suit their company and staff’s needs. 

During 2023 so far we’ve seen an increase in the use of: 

So let’s explore the latest trends and innovations you could introduce to your office space. 

The use of AI and Machine Learning

Machine learning and AI is becoming increasingly popular within offices as they can be used to automate tasks and increase efficiency. For example, there are AI-powered smart buildings that can monitor and control lighting, heating and ventilation. Machine learning can also be used to predict and prevent maintenance issues as well as to create personalised work environments that support and enhance employee productivity and comfortability. 

People are looking for more open and collaborative workspaces 

This style of workspace is becoming increasingly popular, as flexible layouts help to increase productivity and collaboration. They tend to have a mix of meeting rooms, breakout rooms and shared spaces where employees can go to different areas for a change of scenery, to focus on their work or to have their lunch away from their desk. 

These types of workspaces also help create internal relationships, allowing businesses to build a strong company culture, as they put employees first by offering multiple working spaces that suit different people’s needs and preferences. 

Companies are implementing greater Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (CSR)

This means that offices are focussing on including eco-friendly materials and products within the construction and decoration of their office spaces. 

Businesses implementing CSR also introduce things like waste reduction and recycling programmes and sustainable practices, such as bike to work schemes that can improve the companies overall environmental impacts. 

While CSR practices reduce their carbon footprint, it also helps to attract and retain environmentally conscious employees that may implement some of these processes into their home life, helping make a difference to the planet.

If you’re looking at increasing your Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, it’s a great way to help save the planet while boosting productivity and overall well being of your staff. 

The rise of Resimercial design

With more and more people working hybrid we’re seeing a move toward balanced work and home environments. This essentially means that people are looking for the company’s office spaces to have the familiarity and comfort of being at home. 

This can be achieved through designing spaces with industry furniture that has the cosiness that your home furniture would have. This therefore encourages employees to commute to the office regularly. 

The move toward Biophilia designs

This trend focuses on the relationship between humans and nature, by introducing natural products and materials into spaces. You could introduce this to your office space by adding planters on top of desks and cabinets or through using freestanding dividers with plant shelves and moss panels. 

Encouraging this within your company can improve air quality within rooms, boost moods and increase productivity. 

Leasing office space with Millennium Point

Here at Millennium Point we have a range of both long term and short term office spaces available, centred in the heart of Birmingham. 

With flexible ownership options and a friendly team of staff on site to help you with your every need, we’re sure that we’ve got a space perfect for you!

To discover more about our available properties and how they could suit your business’ needs, get in touch with us today!

Finding an office space can be difficult and committing to buying a property can be scary, especially in these uncertain times. 

With the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, increased interest rates and the cost of living crisis many business owners are looking for new ways to navigate these uncertain times more comfortably. 

This makes Millennium Point’s office spaces the perfect option as our flexible properties offer lease conditions and benefits that could be perfect for you! So let’s explore why our office spaces are an excellent option for the next step in your business. 

Why Millennium Point?

Here at Millennium Point we don’t just provide office spaces. In fact you’ll be located within a business that centres charity work and amazing events at the heart of their values and services. 

We provide excellent opportunities for you to attend public events where you can network and enjoy quality time with your clients and colleagues. Our services give us a unique edge compared to other offices around the Birmingham area, as we’re involved with the local community through offering STEM grants to schools around the West Midlands, as well as offering scholarships to students attending Birmingham City University, located only next door to us. We also work with local businesses to help them host the best, seamless, events and meetings that are absolutely fuss free. 

We’re award winning

Recently Millennium Point has won multiple awards relating to events, hospitality and sustainability. We’re proud to have been awarded the ‘most versatile venue up to 1,000 theatre style’ as well as ‘Venue of the year – local award’. 

We’ve also received our greengage silver certification, showing that we’ve taken extensive measures to embrace environmental sustainability throughout our company. We achieved 55% on our sustainability evaluation and will be taking the right steps to achieve the platinum greengage certification.

Location

We’re based in Birmingham’s Eastside, meaning we’re at the centre of a thriving community of educators, businesses and innovators. While you’ll be surrounded by incredible people and businesses, we have remained at the forefront of driving development and investment into the Eastside area, currently known as Birmingham’s Knowledge Quarter.   

Choosing to locate your office space at Millennium Point will place you near motorway and bus links as well as being able to easily access New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street Stations, making it easy for you, your staff and customers to access the office.

We’re also a short walk from Birmingham City centre, meaning you’ll have plenty of shopping and dining opportunities for both your staff and clients. 

If you plan on holding any events or large meetings there’s also a range of hotels close by with both affordable and more expensive options for your staff and clients preferences. 

Nearby hotels include:

What makes Millennium Point different?

Here at Millennium Point we’re proud of the range of excellent services we offer that makes every event attendee’s experience with us unique. 

Some of the things that make us different include:

What businesses are already here?

Being located in the centre of Birmingham means you’re surrounded by lots of exciting businesses, helping you build your network and client list. We already have three fantastic businesses leasing property, including:

Available spaces 

We have a variety of spaces available for both short and long term leases, including:

Engine

Engine is located on the fourth floor overlooking the conservator, giving you a private and quiet office space away from the busy footfall of the lower floors. 

The office space benefits from:

Station Studios

Station Studios has multiple sized rooms, suitable for dance groups, yoga classes and acting rehearsals and benefits from:

Shuttle 

Shuttle is located at the heart of Millennium Point, but still offers the peace and quiet you require. Key features in this space include:

Cab

Cab is situated on the third floor of Millennium Point and is away from the busyness of Millennium Point, giving you the peace and quiet you need. The space benefits from:

Curzon view

Curzon view is suited for multiple uses, perfect for all of your businesses needs. It’s key features include:

To discover more about our properties and how they could be right for you, get in touch with us today!

Summer is still in full swing but you can’t blame us for getting excited about Halloween. Spooky season isn’t too far away and we’re gearing up to deliver two fun events across October.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to our giant screen

Following on from our popular drink themed film screenings and celebrating Halloween, our movie choice had to be the musical comedy classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Taking place on Saturday 21st October in our giant screen Auditorium, movie geek Tony Elvin will be your host on the night, providing spooky movie trivia and each guest will be served four shockingly good themed cocktails, all for £39.95 per person.

Book your tickets by clicking here.

Still not convinced? Check out the video below to get a feel of what our screenings are like.

“Fright for your right to party” – Halloween Silent Disco

You heard it right, another Silent Disco is coming to Millennium Point! Get your dancing shoes and Halloween costumes ready and join us on Saturday 28th October to boogie the night away as three DJ’s battle it out with Halloween hits from multiple genres.

Tickets are priced at £12.00 each and can be purchase here.

Never been to one of our Silent Disco’s? Watch below

Never miss an event

With plenty more exciting announcements to come make sure you never miss an event with us. Keep in touch through our What’s On page or sign up for our mailing list here.

Looking to book your next Christmas party? How does *complimentary prosecco sound?

Make Millennium Point your place to go this Christmas in our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue. Expect to receive first-class hospitality, hassle-free planning, and a high-quality service when you book with us. Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by Monday 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include *complimentary prosecco for every 5 guests booked.

Have a night to remember this Christmas with our exclusive package

Give your guests the VIP treatment with our Exclusive Party package which includes a sumptuous three course Christmas banqueting menu, stylish house table centrepieces, your own DJ and dancefloor and a private fully licensed bar, all for £49.95 per person (plus VAT). This package is suitable for party sizes of 100-200 guests.

Tables will be dressed in stylish centre pieces with a luxury cracker and associated novelties for each guest to enjoy. Prefer a personal touch? Light up the space with brand colours, with the option to bring your own centre pieces to really make the space your own. Our team will also be happy to discuss bespoke packages if you’re after a bigger experience, with the option of hiring our giant screen 354 seat Auditorium.

For smaller teams, Millennium Point has you covered with our shared Christmas Party

A fantastic option for smaller teams is our Shared Party night taking place on Saturday 9th December. Everything you need for a traditional Christmas party is right here, enjoy a delicious three course meal, fully licenced bar and a dancefloor to dance the night away to festive classics.

Tickets cost just £44.95 +VAT, this is a great event to attend without having to break the bank. Tickets are available for groups of 8 and over. Book your table now.

A menu worth talking about

Our new Christmas menu is sure to leave guests more than satisfied, with vegan, gluten free and other alternatives available, there is something for everyone this festive season.

Find out more about our delicious menus here.

Looking for something else this Christmas?

If you and your staff are looking for something different we have you covered. With more announcements to follow, our exciting events program includes a festive Silent Disco and we bring Buddy to our giant screen Auditorium for a fun screening of Elf (2003) with a themed cocktail tasting experience.

To learn all about what events we have lined up, please click here.

Make your event sparkle when booking with Millennium Point

If you have something in mind our friendly events team have over 40 years in events experience and are happy to help. Get in contact for any questions you may have with our team.

*Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include complimentary bottle of prosecco for every 5 guests booked.

Make Millennium Point your place to go this Christmas in our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue. Expect to receive first-class hospitality, hassle-free planning, and a high-quality service when you book with us. Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include complimentary prosecco for every 5 guests booked.

Have a night to remember this Christmas for your exclusive party

Give your guests the VIP treatment with our Exclusive Christmas Party package. The package comes with the sumptuous three course Christmas banqueting menu and is £49.95 per person (plus VAT).

Guests will be treated to an arrival drink in the stunning glass Atrium. After you have finished, take your seat for your sumptuous three-course Christmas dinner.

Tables will be dressed in stylish centre pieces with a luxury cracker and associated novelties for each guests to enjoy. Prefer a personal touch? Light up the space with brand colours, with the option to bring your own centre pieces to really make the space your own. Later, guests can party on the dancefloor with our resident DJ and take full advantage of the private fully licenced bar.

For guests that want a bigger experience, our events team are always happy to help discuss bespoke packages. Why not book our big Auditorium space as an additional extra, previously an IMAX cinema, now one of the biggest screens in Birmingham. Perfect for hosting awards, having a presentation, or treat your staff to a festive film.

The Exclusive Christmas Party package is suitable for party sizes of 100-200, enquire now.

For smaller teams, Millennium Point has you covered with our shared Christmas Party

Taking place at our award-winning Birmingham city centre venue on Saturday 9th December, this package includes a three-course dinner and a fully licenced bar. Throughout the night enjoy all the festive classics while you dance the night away on the dancefloor.

Tickets just cost £44.95 +VAT, this is a great event to attend without having to break the bank. Tickets are sold by the table (minimum of 8 tickets). Book your table now.

Whichever you choose, you can be assured that you and your guests will receive outstanding hospitality, which is big on quality without maxing the company card. Find out more about our Christmas packages here.

A menu worth talking about

Our new Christmas menu is sure to leave guests more than satisfied, with vegan, gluten free and other alternatives available, there is something for everyone this festive season.

Find out more about our delicious menus here.

Early bird gets the prosecco

Confirm your Christmas party at Millennium Point by 31st July 2023 and we will upgrade your package to include a complimentary prosecco for every 5 guests booked. Meaning you can truly bring in the Christmas cheer with your team.

Terms and conditions can be found here.

Make your event sparkle when booking with Millennium Point

If you have something in mind our friendly events team have over 40 years in events experience and are happy to help. Get in contact for any questions you may have with our team.

Here at Millennium Point we’re proud to call Eastside our home. Our corner of Birmingham city centre is bursting with activities, culture, and more.

Struggling for Easter plans? We’ve put together all the eggciting things Eastside has to offer over the bank holiday weekend from family activities to places to grab a refreshing pint.

For the family

Fancy going on a scientific journey of discovery? Plan a visit to the award-winning Thinktank Science Museum. Explore space by visiting the Planetarium, where the theatre is under a dome, specially designed to help you explore astronomy, space and the night sky. Have fun in MiniBrum, and don’t forget to head outside to the Science Garden, which is packed full of surprises and fun activities for the whole family. Visit their what’s on page to find out more about any special events they have planned this Easter weekend.

Eastside City Park opened in 2012. It was the first major, new city centre park in Birmingham for more than 130 years. With benches and picnic tables, it’s the perfect place to grab some food and have a picnic.

Fancy a drink?

There are some excellent choices of pubs in Eastside, whether you just want a pint, or some food there will be a space by the bar for you.

On the other side of Eastside Park is authentic Victorian pub The Eagle and Ball. Ran by BCUSU, but open to all, it’s a proper public house! There’s something for everyone to enjoy on their food and drinks menu and entertainment nights. Also, they sell the cheapest coffee on campus and have different deals every day. Every penny you spend also goes back into the Students’ Union at BCU. Although, rumour has it, it’s a little haunted, it is still one to visit!

Looking for a pub in Birmingham where chilling out with friends and enjoying the good things in life like beer, burgers, and sport on TV are the order of the day? Well, The Gosta Green is the pub for you. The pub also has pool table, and a beer garden to hang out in. Keep an eye out for their legendary yearly Wrestlemania night which is definitely one to book Monday morning off for.

For the coffee connoisseurs

Millennium Point is the home of authentic Italian food experts based on level 2. Open from 8am – 5pm, Mulino is owned by the Brummie favourite Laghi’s Deli, so expect to find a tantalising selection of delicious pizzas, bakery items and more.

Keep up to date with Millennium Point’s Events

Stay tuned for all the latest announcements on our What’s On including our first drink-themed film screening of the year – The Greatest Showman with Wine. Whether our clients’ events, or our own, there’s always something going on at Millennium Point.

If you’re visiting out landmark public building over the holidays, don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @millenniumpoint on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint. Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.

One of the biggest vintage kilo sales in Birmingham is back again at Millennium Point. Visit and shop tonnes of sustainable, vintage, retro, and branded fashion for just £20 per kilo, taking place Saturday 4th February 2022.

That’s not all, between 3-4pm the price per kilo will drop to £15, and by then it’s free entry – bargain! Your ticket is valid throughout the day, and fresh stock will be added at regular intervals. That means you can take a break and recharge at Mulino Café on level 2 of Millennium Point before hunting for your next favourite outfit.

You can book your ticket here.

Get stuck in and have a good rummage at the Kilo Sale

This is a rummage event which means each rail is divided into product type categories, like shirts or sweatshirts, jackets, or T’s. Just get stuck in and see what you can find.

As the items are pre-loved, and Kilo Birmingham try to keep the stock price as low as they can, you may find the odd snag or a missing button. Our advice is to find your outfit, save money, and repair!

You can also pre-buy vouchers and gift vouchers for the event, we can’t think of a better gift for a vintage fashionista. The event will also accept cash, card, Apple pay, and Google pay.

Why buy second hand?

At Kilo, they believe that style is eternal, and your clothes should be too. By shopping from the past, we can be kind to the future and help to reduce fashion’s impact on the planet. Each year, 350,000 tonnes of clothing go to the landfill in the UK. There’s so much amazing fashion already in existence, so let’s make use of what we’ve got and shop second hand.

How Millennium Point is becoming more sustainable

As a multi-award-winning landmark building, it is vital to do our part to aim to be as sustainable as possible. As times have changed, Millennium Point have adapted to try and become greener to protect our planet and promote the importance of sustainability.

A range of processes have been put in place to ensure we aren’t wasteful or adding to our carbon footprint. We have energy management and the journey to net zero carbon at the heart of all our decisions. We try not to create waste but when we do, we segregate and recycle as much as we can. Lastly, for our events we encourage staff, tenants, and visitors to make green travel choices where they can.

Can’t make the event? You can still discover your new style and buy online at Kilo

Shopping sustainably has never been easier; Kilo also has the option to shop online. Choose from a range of branded t’s, denim shirts, jeans, and skirts.

Or visit their website and find out when your next Kilo event is happening, their team are always buying fresh stock so you can always be spoilt for choice at their events.

Millennium Point always have something going on!

Keep up to date with the latest Millennium Point news and events. We can’t wait to welcome you to our landmark building!

After a hugely successful event last year, St Basils returned to Millennium Point on Friday 25th November to host their annual big sleepout. The event took place in our Cinema Square car park and was once again successful at raising funds to help end youth homelessness.

The St Basils Big Sleepout is the oldest, longest running event of  its kind. It’s one of St Basils most popular events among their community, with volunteers challenged with sleeping out in the cold during winter to understand the difficulties that homeless people go through on a daily basis.

How St Basils are doing their bit to beat homelessness

St Basils work with young people ages 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to enable them to find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills, increase opportunities, and prevent homelessness.

This year St Basils announced the annual event had amazingly raised £62,000 and funds are still coming in.

A community united

It was fantastic to see so many organisations braving the cold and taking part in the event, 400 individuals settled in for the night in cardboard boxes all to raise funds for the good cause. Throughout the night volunteers took part in the much loved Creative Cardboard Competition for the best dwelling, with a prize given to the lucky winner.  The cardboard boxes were provided by Schumacher, who have been providing packaging for the sleepout for over 15 years.

Much needed warmth was delivered with free vegan curry and hot drinks provided by the Langar Aid project.

Fundraisers were also entertained during the night by The Band of the West Midlands Fire Services to keep spirits high on a very cold evening.

Couldn’t make it to the sleepout? You can still make a difference

It costs £5 a day to support a young person and keep them at a St Basils project. Supporters can make a one-off donation here. Help change a young person’s life for the better today.

St Basils are back planning the oldest and biggest sleepout in the UK in Birmingham. On Friday 25th November, St Basils will host their annual big sleepout at Millennium Point in Birmingham to raise vital funds to support young people experiencing homelessness in the West Midlands.

St Basils are a homelessness charity based in the West Midlands that have been supporting young people in in fear of losing their home since 1972.

St Basils are not charging for this event, it is FREE! But get involved and raise as much as you can by having people sponsor you. Free vegan curry and hot drinks will also be served by Langar Aid on the night!

You can register for the event here.

Homelessness shouldn’t be part of growing up

St Basils work with young people ages 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to enable them to find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills, increase opportunities, and prevent homelessness.

Abbie Vlahakis, CEO of Millennium point, said “We are delighted to offer our venue and support once more to the St Basils team, whose commitment to improving the lives of young vulnerable people aligns to our own charitable mission.

While a sleepout is challenging, a night without home comforts pales in comparison to the true horror more than 8,500 young people in the West Midlands alone are experiencing every single night without a home or place of safety.

We urge as many people and businesses as possible to sign up and join us at the sleepout. Together we can raise a record amount of funds so St Basils can continue to provide life changing support to young people in dire need throughout our communities”.

Challenge yourself and make a difference with St Basils Big Sleepout

The Big Sleepout sees hundreds of people from companies, families and groups taking part by challenging themselves, raising money and having fun; particularly in the much coveted ‘creative shelter competition’.

Barrie Hodge, Head of Fundraising and Marketing at St Basils said “Most of our young people who need support are either in full time education or working part-time and sometimes have more than one job yet are already struggling to survive on a very low income. This year St Basils celebrates its 50th anniversary and with the soaring costs young people are experiencing, we are needed more than ever.  We welcome people from across the region to come along, sleepout for the night and help us raise money to support those who need it the most”.

Can’t make it to Millennium Point, you can still make a difference

St Basils will also be running ‘The Big Sleepout from Home’ at the same time. So, if you can’t make it to Millennium Point, you can still get involved in your back garden, office, community hall or ‘sofa surfing’ at home.

You can find out more and apply for your Big Sleepout pack by emailing [email protected].

Supporters can also make one off donations here, it costs £5 a day to support a young person and keep them at a St Basils project.

Want to book an event space with Millennium Point?

The multi-award-winning Millennium Point has 11 versatile event spaces to choose from and an excellent events team to help you with your event.  

For further information about the event, charity, or venue you can get in contact with our team.