Many strange statements are made at meetings… here are a few to avoid…
I’m the boss! Why are we here? That’s a stupid idea! Listen to me… you don’t listen. I know you all agree, now just get on with it. He’s the expert we should do what he wants. What the &#%$ would your department know about this! It’s my call and that’s how it will be! Okay that’s enough; you don’t know what you’re talking about, now who’s next! How you feel is not important, just stick to the facts! You guys are just here to observe! Why do you keep disagreeing? Just to digress for a moment! Lets vote on it.
Or as Douglas McGregor put it (roughly)…
Effective Meetings…no tension, no boredom, everyone counts and contributes, no undue deference nor domination by the leader, understanding the goal with commitment by all, ensure relevance, disagreements are aired without ill feeling, criticism is constructive and freely given, consensus is sought, feelings are expressed as well as ideas and clear assignments are made…
and these are all “MUST HAVES”.
WHY NOT TAKE A CHECKLIST TO YOUR NEXT MEETING AND SEE HOW IT RANKS…
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