Q: Is it appropriate to ask to be excused from a meeting where a colleague is being reprimanded?
A: Yes, if it is a small meeting – then you can suggest to your boss that the matter might be better dealt with on a one-to-one basis
Q: How to leave a meeting before the end if it runs over work hours?
A: There are several considerations here: If you know in advance the meeting is due to run over work hours, you might want to ask your boss whether you can leave before the end. Then either you or your boss should ask the chair if you can depart before the meeting ends. If the meeting […]
Q: What is the best way to sum up at the end of a meeting?
A: This is usually the job of the chair, but if the chair doesn’t sum up, it’s OK to give your own conclusions and invite others to comment. A good way to sum up, is to pick out the main points of agreement from your notes, noting who has agreed to take on each action […]
