Q: I get bored when people ramble on in meetings. What should I do?

A: Try not to get bored or distracted, as that also rubs off on the other attendees. It might help to concentrate on what the person is trying to say and make sure you understand their message – you might be able to help them (and cut short the rambling) by saying “what I think you’re trying to say is…” then summarising the key points from what you understand they’ve just said.