Don't Get Out Much?
I go to meetings. Some days, that's about all I do. Recently, I've seen some behavior from coworkers that has made me cringe.
These examples are from meetings that I attended last week...
1. Staff arrived late and expected those in attendance to rehash what had already been covered.
2. I attended one meeting where detailed changes to a project were being discussed. No one was designated the notetaker. (Someone asked to borrow my notes at the end of the meeting to create a list of the decisions.)
3. Two staff members decided that texting on their personal phones was more interesting than the meeting.
When you're invited to a meeting, you represent your department and company. You need to be a contributor. In a world where layouffs are common, you don't need to give anyone the idea that you're not a valuable member and that you're not needed.
These examples are from meetings that I attended last week...
1. Staff arrived late and expected those in attendance to rehash what had already been covered.
2. I attended one meeting where detailed changes to a project were being discussed. No one was designated the notetaker. (Someone asked to borrow my notes at the end of the meeting to create a list of the decisions.)
3. Two staff members decided that texting on their personal phones was more interesting than the meeting.
When you're invited to a meeting, you represent your department and company. You need to be a contributor. In a world where layouffs are common, you don't need to give anyone the idea that you're not a valuable member and that you're not needed.
A sad commentary on our society. Some of us might feel they are more privileged than others. I always feel grateful and humbled. I act politely, learn my lines if I have any, and not to bump into the furniture. I am also always on time.
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Good post, but have you thought about Don't Get Out Much before?
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if you do your job do not worry about the other people they will eventually fire themselves. do not stress over this. not at your place all over the work world this happens.
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Business meetings should have an organizer who keeps things on track. He needs to respect everyone's time by creating an agenda and keeping the group on the schedule. People should show up to meetings on time and prepared to give any information they are asked for.
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