With the return to in-office work after the covid19 pandemic comes the return to in-person meetings, and a reminder of how tedious many of those can be.
In a Zoom or Microsoft Teams meeting when a speaker drones on, it’s easy (though not recommended) to simply nod along and switch to another tab where you can answer emails or be productive in some other way. In person, your surreptitious multitasking is likely going to come off as rude.
But that doesn’t mean you have to continue to endure tedious, regular meetings the way they are, some expert view, Executive and Career Coaches.
You can attempt to tactfully extricate yourself from these meetings. And if that fails, You try to get more out of it.
Do you really need to be there? If you find you’re being tagged to attend a regular meeting and you don’t think it’s a good use of your time. it's ad iced for the host/coordinator to email updates or other important information to the group before the meeting. After the meeting, make a point of connecting withevery eligible members with a comprehensive summary of the meeting outcome if the attendee missed anything. (You probably didn’t.)
“Before you decline the meeting, be sure you check in with your Host to see if he or she has a reason to want you there,” courtesy demand.
Be a good participant. When you do click “accept” on a meeting invite, arrive ready to be engaged. Review the agenda in advance and prepare items to update the group.
Don’t contribute if you don’t have to. “Don’t just share business-as-usual updates or reiterate points that have already been made,” courtesy demand.
Bring things to the Team that you need help with or their contributions on, or information that others would find helpful to their jobs.
Don’t check out. Staying present and engaged can be challenging, especially in large meetings that last a long time. “Take notes if it helps you focus on what’s being said,” your brain can disappoint.
Put the devices away. Force yourself to put your cellphone and laptop away so you won’t be tempted and distracted. “It can look unprofessional if you’re looking at your phone, texting or typing an email,” Very Disrespecting.
Step out if you have to. If you do need to address a situation that pops up and needs to be dealt with immediately, briefly excuse yourself or send a quick email or text, then turn your attention back to the meeting.
Hope this helps you to build a better work ethic and relationships professionally.
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