A: There are two aspects to this: the impact on the meeting’s subject and the impact on your personal situation. The former will take in e.g. if its really any trouble for you;  if it can be moved; if you can join remotely; if you are there simply as a ‘cover all bases’ or actually […]

A: Book well in advance! And ensure your manager knows that you need to meet, or if your manager’s calendar is organised by someone else, make sure that person knows your meeting request is important, and why it is important.

A: Step 1 is to work out who is really needed at the meeting – use an outline agenda as a guide, and take advice from colleagues Step 2 is to try to find a date/time and venue when all the right people can attend. If this seems too far in the future, you may […]