Don’t Sit Down If You Want To Get Ahead
December 3, 2007
I was impressed when my friend told me that they almost always stand up in meetings. This ensures that they don’t waste time.
Whilst it is good to have weekly meetings with your staff, some businesses seem to spend most of their working week in meetings and as Richard Denny says: After all is said and done, a lot more is usually said than done.
And it has been my experience that some members of staff will actually drag out meetings, to avoid doing any real work. In fact, I’ve even met one idle individual who thought meetings were a great excuse to have a sleep.
Make sure your staff are actually working instead of just talking about it:
Ensure that everyone stands in your weekly meeting. They won’t want to hang round as long if they have to stand up.
Right from the start, let everyone know that the meetings will take no more than 10 to 15 minutes and stick to it.
Have an agenda and don’t allow anyone to veer off the track.
If staff want to bring up any matters not on the agenda – tell them to speak to you outside of the meeting.
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Catherine,
Such great advice. I totally agree.
Years ago I removed all chairs from my office.
If an employee comes in, and has to stand, they are less likely to waste your precious time.
Chairs can always be brought in for appointments, and one-on-one meetings.
Barbara – that is a great idea. So, if someone comes in to see you, they won’t outstay their welcome.
That is definitely one I’ll be putting into practise.
Its a wonderful tip this must be followed by every1 also can develop our disciplinary and boldness, its a chance to expose our talents…good post!
Could be taken further.
Have meetings in the nearest car park, especially in the winter. Bet they never last more than a few minutes.
Meet clients though in a plush coffee house. With the large comfy chairs you just sink into and don’t want to get out of.
This was absolutely one of the best posts I’ve read in quite a while! I will have to say that I’ll be using that method in future meetings! This is a really good way to communicate! It’s a no brainer why this heavily relates to professions such as the stock market where everyone is always one their feet and most sales jobs. You simply get things done more efficiently!
Dwayne
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Cheers Annie.
Ian – good idea. And don’t let them use brollies if it’s raining!
Glad you enjoyed the post Dwayne.