From the ground it looks like the bosses are always yakking it up and then occasionally reminding us underlings to hurry up and deliver whatever loosely defined objectives you talked at each other about. Also, when we do deliver whatever you asked for, thanks for taking a week to look at it before telling us you changed all the requirements without telling us in one of your meetings.
You won't hear me say this often (because of my job) but videocalls ruined meetings. True, sometimes it's quicker to look at faces on a screen for 30 minutes WHILE reading emails. Sometimes the email trail is so long that is should have been a quick videocall instead. Sometimes I cold-call people because I know they won't read the email I send. Also, 30 minutes meeting? Too short! No time for chitchats. All work and no coffee makes ew. I want in-person meetings back. Let me stretch my legs! I'd love to hold a stick and discuss how to plan the planning! I would love to know how tall people are in person! and yes I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT IT
It's more like there should be clear, established guidelines as to what is necessary for a meeting. Last week, we had a brainstorm that was broken up over three days that added up to 6.5 hours of total run time. It was the most unnecessary waste of my time.
I did several things once I inherited my own team and could control our meetings. I locked the door at 2 minutes past scheduled. No cellphones were permitted. We stood for the entire 5-15 minutes until it was over. These three things changed everything about the effectiveness and frequency of our meetings.
From the ground it looks like the bosses are always yakking it up and then occasionally reminding us underlings to hurry up and deliver whatever loosely defined objectives you talked at each other about. Also, when we do deliver whatever you asked for, thanks for taking a week to look at it before telling us you changed all the requirements without telling us in one of your meetings.
I love getting requests to redo the entire project at 10 PM the night before its due when I submitted it for revisions three days before.
You won't hear me say this often (because of my job) but videocalls ruined meetings. True, sometimes it's quicker to look at faces on a screen for 30 minutes WHILE reading emails. Sometimes the email trail is so long that is should have been a quick videocall instead. Sometimes I cold-call people because I know they won't read the email I send. Also, 30 minutes meeting? Too short! No time for chitchats. All work and no coffee makes ew. I want in-person meetings back. Let me stretch my legs! I'd love to hold a stick and discuss how to plan the planning! I would love to know how tall people are in person! and yes I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT IT
It's more like there should be clear, established guidelines as to what is necessary for a meeting. Last week, we had a brainstorm that was broken up over three days that added up to 6.5 hours of total run time. It was the most unnecessary waste of my time.
That sounds counterproductive to say the least! :/
You're spending eight hours in the office? I thought I was the only one left. Office Space is a great primer for office dynamics - required viewing.
I did several things once I inherited my own team and could control our meetings. I locked the door at 2 minutes past scheduled. No cellphones were permitted. We stood for the entire 5-15 minutes until it was over. These three things changed everything about the effectiveness and frequency of our meetings.
Have you tried walking meetings? I often encourage people to bring their coffee and book them for 45 minutes. we need some quality time.
I think a walking meeting would be great during the summers. Especially for creatives.