Comments on: If You Can Manage to Get There on Time for a Change http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/ By Meryl Runion and SpeakStrong, Inc. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:45:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: merylrunion http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/comment-page-1/#comment-922 merylrunion Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:13:44 +0000 http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/#comment-922 Good suggestion Holly. This particular meeting was set for the convenience of the hundred attendees, so it wouldn't be practical, but in general it makes sense to adapt to the convenience of invitees. Good suggestion Holly. This particular meeting was set for the convenience of the hundred attendees, so it wouldn’t be practical, but in general it makes sense to adapt to the convenience of invitees.

]]> By: Holly http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Holly Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:32:23 +0000 http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/#comment-921 If the presence of Carla is needed or required wouldn't it be more polite to ask for her attendance at a convenient time for all parties? I hate early morning meetings because I have responsibilites in the morning, so if a meeting could be scheduled for a half an hour to an hour after my arrival time that is wonderful so I can not feel rushed and be better prepared. I'm not implying that my life is more important than others--I just think it is considerate. That way it doesn't create a situation in which I might possibly be late and frustrate others. If the presence of Carla is needed or required wouldn’t it be more polite to ask for her attendance at a convenient time for all parties? I hate early morning meetings because I have responsibilites in the morning, so if a meeting could be scheduled for a half an hour to an hour after my arrival time that is wonderful so I can not feel rushed and be better prepared. I’m not implying that my life is more important than others–I just think it is considerate. That way it doesn’t create a situation in which I might possibly be late and frustrate others.

]]> By: merylrunion http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/comment-page-1/#comment-782 merylrunion Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:49:51 +0000 http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/#comment-782 I agree with Tina, the requester needs to affirm that she can arrive on time if she agrees to lead the networking. What changes the picture somewhat is this is an association meeting with about 100 attendees who are not active participants. Those who arrived late did not disrupt the proceedings. When lateness is a legitimate issue, it's best not to address it on the voice mail. I agree with Tina, the requester needs to affirm that she can arrive on time if she agrees to lead the networking. What changes the picture somewhat is this is an association meeting with about 100 attendees who are not active participants. Those who arrived late did not disrupt the proceedings.

When lateness is a legitimate issue, it’s best not to address it on the voice mail.

]]> By: Billy Joseph http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/comment-page-1/#comment-777 Billy Joseph Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:30:57 +0000 http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/#comment-777 She wouldn't be offended if she didn't have a problem with being prompt. Kudos to the message-leaver. B. Joseph She wouldn’t be offended if she didn’t have a problem with being prompt. Kudos to the message-leaver.

B. Joseph

]]> By: Tina Metallo http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/comment-page-1/#comment-773 Tina Metallo Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:36:29 +0000 http://www.speakstrong.com/newsletter/2006/11/30/if-you-can-manage-to-get-there-on-time-for-a-change/#comment-773 While I agree that a put down is not appropriate, requesting or re-phrasing the need for promptness is acceptable if done correctly. If Carla is the appropriate person to lead the networking discussion, asking for participation and reinforcing the need for promptness is key. He might say something along the lines of: "Carla, I'd like for you to lead the networking discussion duting the "XYZ" meeting. The meeting is set to start at 4:00 p.m. and after the agenda review, we'd be set for your agenda portion at 4:05 p.m. We like to start and end on time and if that time doesn't work for you, let me know and we may be able to schedule you later in the agenda; however, the flow of the meeting will work best if we can discuss networking." While I realize it's wordy and I am sure can be edited, he is conveying his need for promptness and her expertise and he is not putting her down in any way. Conveying the importance of promptness is a lost art and a lost cause in some organizations. My current work team has 3 associates committed to the 7 Step meeting process--which includes starting on time. Two associates are very lax in their promptness to team meetings. Given that 3 of us often have to commute almost an hour for in person meetings, it is quite frustrating to have to wait an additional 10 or 15 minutes for a meeting to start. It conveys that the tardy staff feel they are more important and that perhaps timeliness is not an essential function of the team. Thanks for letting me share. While I agree that a put down is not appropriate, requesting or re-phrasing the need for promptness is acceptable if done correctly. If Carla is the appropriate person to lead the networking discussion, asking for participation and reinforcing the need for promptness is key. He might say something along the lines of: “Carla, I’d like for you to lead the networking discussion duting the “XYZ” meeting. The meeting is set to start at 4:00 p.m. and after the agenda review, we’d be set for your agenda portion at 4:05 p.m. We like to start and end on time and if that time doesn’t work for you, let me know and we may be able to schedule you later in the agenda; however, the flow of the meeting will work best if we can discuss networking.” While I realize it’s wordy and I am sure can be edited, he is conveying his need for promptness and her expertise and he is not putting her down in any way. Conveying the importance of promptness is a lost art and a lost cause in some organizations. My current work team has 3 associates committed to the 7 Step meeting process–which includes starting on time. Two associates are very lax in their promptness to team meetings. Given that 3 of us often have to commute almost an hour for in person meetings, it is quite frustrating to have to wait an additional 10 or 15 minutes for a meeting to start. It conveys that the tardy staff feel they are more important and that perhaps timeliness is not an essential function of the team. Thanks for letting me share.

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