Bad Meeting
Last week a staff member in human resources asked to meet “just to check in.” My calendar was booked and I was stressed due to the budget presentation. But, I thought, “how nice to just check in with me to see how it’s going. It’s true I’ve been under some strain, and it’s really sweet to make sure all’s going well…” So I scheduled the 30-minute “coffee break” and showed up on time. What a fool! It’s like I got trapped at an Amway presentation. The staff member had a list of questions regarding database projects and priorities and the entire meeting was a waste of time because: I wasn’t prepared; the right people weren’t there; and, finally, because I felt deceived. Now I’ve learned: take nothing for granted. Ask for the agenda, etc. I suspect I’ll learn this lesson many many times for the rest of my career.
Maurry said:
Nov 24, 08 at 6:57 pmOh, that’s awful. This time you have my sympathy. People with nothing to do often assume others also have little or nothing to do. They consider they have had a successful work day to “chat” with you. Never do they consider how you may have more important issues. What a waste of your time at a time when you had little to spare.