A: You should try some or all of the following: Speak to the chair before the meeting starts and explain that you are attending as a deputy and haven’t been briefed – and ask for any background information the chair thinks may be helpful to you During any introductions, explain the situation to everyone in […]

A: You should never be forced to promote ideas or actions that you feel are against your professional or ethical beliefs. It is a matter of professional integrity that may require some personal bravery to address. It’s probably best to have a discussion with your boss about this before the meeting.

A: It’s fine if you’re in a one-to-one meeting with your boss. If you’re in a team meeting with colleagues, it depends on the context – if change and new challenges are on the agenda it would be appropriate, but if it’s a routine progress meeting then it’s probably not the right forum for a […]