1) Avoid large meetings
Large meetings waste valuable time and energy.
- They discourage debate
- People are more guarded than open
- There’s not enough time for everyone to contribute
Don’t schedule large meetings unless you’re certain they provide value to everyone.
If a meeting doesn’t require your:
- Input- Value- Decisions
It’s not rude to leave a meeting.
But it’s rude to waste people’s time.
Communicate with colleagues directly.
Not through supervisors or managers.
Fast communicators make fast decisions.
Fast decisions = competitive advantage.
Avoid nonsense words and technical jargon.
It slows down communication.
Choose words that are:
- Concise- To the point- Easy to understand
There’s no better way to waste everyone’s time.
- Collaborate- Attack issues head-on- Solve urgent problems
You can resolve most issues without a meeting.
Instead of meetings:
- Send a text- Send an email- Communicate on a discord or slack channel
If a company rule doesn’t:
- Make sense- Contribute to progress- Apply to your specific situation
Don’t follow rules. Follow principles.