#hatemeetings

Peter Yawitz

Jun 14, 20191 min read

How can I stand up for my team?

A manager from another division, and who hates my boss, asked me to represent my division on a task force. Since I’m junior I think he feels

Peter Yawitz

Nov 29, 20181 min read

My boss lets us talk only when we hold a stuffed rabbit.

Dear Someone Else’s Dad,My boss hates interrupters in meetings, so she has a stuffed rabbit that we have to pass to anyone who wants to spea

Peter Yawitz

Apr 13, 20173 min read

How do I manage a meeting?

To make sure you get what you need you should have done the following before the meeting: Prepared a list of questions, grouped in categori

Peter Yawitz

Mar 30, 20171 min read

What's the best way to write meeting minutes?

During the meeting try to listen carefully to capture the high-level message related to each topic. It’s more important to focus on the sta