How to Show Etiquette When Attending a Meeting
By NETWORK. LEAD. EXCHANGE.
Meetings are not always the easiest places to spend time, but being considerate always helps. Network Lead Exchange provides ideas on etiquette for attendees of meetings.
Meetings are a necessary part of business. There are many professionals who aren’t enthusiastic about attending meetings. Unfortunately, this attitude seeps into the whole group and turns the meeting into something not fostering growth. Whether it’s a network meeting, a meeting at the office, or a meeting with a customer, observing the rules of etiquette when attending these meetings make the meetings shorter and more productive.
Be Early
The worst meetings are the ones starting late because the people necessary for the meeting are not on time. The easiest way to get the meeting over early is to start early. One way to ensure timeliness is to get done with work before the meeting. If nothing is waiting on the desk then heading to the meeting isn’t taking someone away from work. Being early communicates respect, and at the heart of all rules of etiquette is respect.
Hold Questions for the End
Although it is important to ask questions, asking them before the person running the meeting has a chance to answer gives the impression the questioner would rather not be there. Holding the question is critical because if someone arrives late, they’d be tempted to ask the same question. If questions are asked throughout the meeting, there’s greater chances the meeting spins out to a different tangent. The chances are the question will be answered before the end of the meeting as well.
Polite Redirection
People running meetings are nervous because they’re in front of a crowd. Even if it’s a friendly crowd, not everyone enjoys public speaking. Some attendees sense this and try to dominate the room. Be helpful, if there’s an attendee sucking up too much oxygen, politely and quietly redirect the person. If that’s not feasible, then politely interrupt and bring the presenter back to their original topic with a question. Offer words of encouragement, it’ll boost confidence and the person attempting to dominate the meeting will get the message.
Productive meetings and polite attendance goes a long way towards building fruitful relationships. Attend meetings with likeminded, polite professionals @ NETWORKLEADEXCHANGE.COM
