5 life hacking for executives

How to start to respect your and other people's time, get the most out of meetings and get rid of the irritating factors.

1. Come for 2 minutes prior to the event

The Apple every meeting begins five minutes after the appointed time. The employees called this phenomenon the "standard time Apple» (Eng. Apple Standard Time). It was an unwritten rule, which was not familiar to new employees. Therefore, it often happens that they are within five minutes of sitting, looking at each other and wondered where did all the rest.

Where it went - not known. Probably, once one of the top-ranking positions simply come later. It was a great excuse for being late all the others and eventually become a tradition, an original part of the corporate culture.

It is not right. Do not take time for yourself and your employees.

Better at the beginning of the working day to see my schedule and come in a couple of minutes before the scheduled time of the meeting.

2. Be aware of the exact time

Imagine that you are at a general meeting. Performance of one of the employees in full swing. But you looked at their schedule, as five minutes have to be on another meeting. From this you get nervous and can not concentrate on the report. For everyone else, this behavior would mean that in the speech of the speaker there is nothing important and interesting for you.

Before the start of the meeting find a place where your field of vision will watch. So you can always know the exact time. Wait until the report comes a brief pause. And then announce that you have a couple minutes to get to another place. But always promise to come back to this discussion.

3. Hold meetings for interested employees every 2 weeks

Assembly it can be difficult to carry out in large companies, which will bring the desired results. Indeed, many employees may be uninterested in the meeting.

Set aside two hours to a meeting every two weeks. Spread on a group of employees who really want to discuss something. Give each group for half an hour. As a result, only those will be present at the meeting who have some ideas and who are willing to invest efforts in the development of the company. These discussions will be much more efficient.

4. Record 3 questions, the answers to which you want to get in the time of the meeting

Decide what you're going to a meeting. Then write three questions, the answers to which you would like to learn it. Whether you are listening or speaking. It takes only a few minutes. So would you describe the purpose of the meeting, which will be more useful.

If you find it difficult to come up with three questions, it is likely, the meeting can be canceled or postponed.

5. Periodically get rid of unnecessary things on your desktop

If your workspace has broken things that can be quickly repaired, do not put it off. Do not ignore the little things that spoil the appearance of the office and working spirit. For example, wipe the dirty board for notes and throw garbage. Disassemble the desktop. If you have a lot of stationery, share them with the rest of the staff.