How to Protect Yourself from Meetings
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How to Protect Yourself from Ineffective Meetings
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Summary:
Instead of attending every meeting on your calendar, here are strategies to safeguard your time effectively.Article:
You've just checked your computer and discovered an unexpected meeting added to your schedule. What now? You had planned to focus on a project, yet this meeting seems destined to be another lengthy and unfocused session.
Instead of attending unproductive meetings, consider these approaches:
1) Be Busy
Fill your calendar with activities directly related to your responsibilities. Schedule vital tasks, like working on a crucial report due next week, or set time for research at the library on new technologies. Arrange essential conversations with team members to better manage resources. This way, you genuinely have a conflict if a non-essential meeting arises.
2) Be Curious
Ask questions to determine if attending is a valuable use of your time. Consider inquiries like:
- "What is the goal of the meeting?"
- "What is the agenda?"
- "What role will I play?"
Your time is too precious for meetings that lack purpose. If it’s not worthwhile, decline the invitation or offer assistance only if necessary.
3) Be Helpful
When invited to a significant meeting without a clear agenda, volunteer to create one. This showcases your leadership and organizational skills while ensuring the meeting’s effectiveness. If you're unable to help, consider hiring a facilitator to manage the process. If a meeting seems off course, offer to guide it back on track, depending on your understanding of the group and goals.
4) Be Constructive (Bonus Idea)
Instead of merely enduring bad meetings, organize a workshop to train your team in conducting effective meetings. Learn more at: [One Great Meeting](http://www.squidoo.com/OneGreatMeeting)
Implement these strategies to make your meetings more productive and your time more efficiently managed.
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