Being good at your job isn't enough. You need to be visible. 👁️👁️ Here are 5 things you can start doing today. Plus recommendations for media to consume this week.
Many people who run meetings need better skills in making room for quieter/introverted folks. For example, when I run project retrospectives, I start with 10 minutes of (quiet) individual processing re the criteria of the project’s outcome, then everyone gets an opportunity to contribute their feedback to the group. I’ve received positive feedback in this method from women especially, and I think it would also benefit junior staff who may feel too intimidated to jump into the feedback loop.
I'm balanced on the Camera. If I need to engage, camera on. If I need to listen, I'll often put the camera off, get up, and do something with my hands like dishes or laundry so I'm not distracted and can focus.
Thank you very much for your advice!
No worries Clemente. So you think you will try any of these out?
Very useful tips. Thankfully, I have now retired!
Thanks Roland.
Many people who run meetings need better skills in making room for quieter/introverted folks. For example, when I run project retrospectives, I start with 10 minutes of (quiet) individual processing re the criteria of the project’s outcome, then everyone gets an opportunity to contribute their feedback to the group. I’ve received positive feedback in this method from women especially, and I think it would also benefit junior staff who may feel too intimidated to jump into the feedback loop.
That’s a great suggestion Jen.
I think that could really work. I’m quite often asked to respond in real time to presentations which is tricky to get that deep thought.
I do worry that a skim of an issue can mean we miss things. (Or have the wool pulled over our eyes!)
I'm balanced on the Camera. If I need to engage, camera on. If I need to listen, I'll often put the camera off, get up, and do something with my hands like dishes or laundry so I'm not distracted and can focus.
I think it depends on the type of meeting it is. If it’s a large meeting there you’re mostly listening in then that’s fine.
A meeting where everyone is participating probably needs the visibility.
These are very useful tips. Thanks for sharing, picked up something new today.
Thanks Winston. It's something ive been pressing on the junior members of my team that this is important.
I added the video/podcast/article recommendation sections too. Do you think those would be useful/interesting as a standing item each week?