EXPERTISE IN MEETINGS

EXPERTISE IN MEETINGS

A skilled chairperson can do a lot to keep meetings on-track, avoid distractions and reduce time consumed. Make sure mangers and staff who chair meetings receive formal training.

LEAVE BRIEF MESSAGES

Don’t exceed 45 seconds when leaving a voice mail message. Beyond that, attention span decreases considerably and people become impatient.

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS

If you can’t reach your party by phone and there is no reply to your voice mail message, try faxing the information or your request.

UNHEALTHY OVERLOAD

A study by Reuter’s Group found that 33 percent of managers in industrialized nations are suffering ill health as a direct response to information overload. (Source: Every Manager’s Desk Reference, Alpha Books, 2002)

TIMELY QUOTE

By the time you reach 75, you are aware of your priorities - 76 and 77.