Finally, respect the time and effort of a person who has come to see you. It is rude to force people to wait while you converse on the phone or take non-critical calls during scheduled appointments. Meetings Most meetings have the goal of giving or receiving some type of information. A meeting is used rather than reports or memos because it is essential to have personal interaction of the individuals present to accomplish the goal of the meeting. Focus is a critical Leadership principle.
Distractions lead to diluted results.
With fewer people being asked to do more, it is so important that each person's efforts be properly focused. They should be focused in a direction that supports and complements the organization's overall vision of the future. Here is a checklist for you to use to determine if you should have a meeting and then some ideas on how to make the meeting more productive. Multiply the hourly worth of each person by the length of the meeting. Don't forget to include transportation time.