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re: Colleagues texting in meetings
Posted on 6/11/15 at 10:40 pm to Bigsike
Posted on 6/11/15 at 10:40 pm to Bigsike
At any given time, most meetings cover topics that are of no relevance to half or more of the attendees and are an enemy of getting stuff done.
Anytime I can knock out emails while they are addressing crap that is not my department, I'm doing it. I'm a big fan of leaving work on time.
And most meetings I do have sidebar text convo's with other captives.
Anytime I can knock out emails while they are addressing crap that is not my department, I'm doing it. I'm a big fan of leaving work on time.
And most meetings I do have sidebar text convo's with other captives.
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Posted on 6/11/15 at 10:53 pm to Bigsike
Are they texting about work-related stuff or just bullshitting? Seems like it depends on the particular meeting and people there.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:24 pm to Bullfrog
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At any given time, most meetings cover topics that are of no relevance to half or more of the attendees and are an enemy of getting stuff done.
This right here. Everyone in these meetings gets on their phone at some point, at least in my office.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:28 pm to Bigsike
If they aren't your subordinates and it's a company only meeting, who cares? Fwiw, I send emails if the meeting has nothing to do with me.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:31 pm to Jcorye1
Nosy people of the same grade who try to point out everyone's faults are annoying as hell. If the manager cares, he's noticed and will talk to them.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:31 pm to Pkin
I wish I could upvote this ten more times.
It is not hard to maintain people's attention. Talk loud and to the point. Move from subject to subject.
It is not hard to maintain people's attention. Talk loud and to the point. Move from subject to subject.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:34 pm to Bigsike
It's probably above your pay-grade to do anything about it anyway.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:35 pm to Bigsike
only if i'm the one running the meeting.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:56 pm to Bigsike
It's rude and very disrespectful. They should be called out.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 11:58 pm to CaliforniaTiger
Hit them with the effective power if they have an I phone 
This post was edited on 6/11/15 at 11:59 pm
Posted on 6/12/15 at 12:03 am to CaliforniaTiger
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It's rude and very disrespectful. They should be called out.
I don't think it's rude or disrespectful. One on one, or intimate setting where all parties need to be engaged...sure. Weekly staff meeting with updates from multiple divisions? Or a general presentation off a PowerPoint? Nah. Check your phone.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 12:13 am to Bigsike
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Do you think this is disrespectful to the group and the person running the meeting?
I just try to keep in mind that with colleagues like that comes job security and promotions for me.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 12:26 am to Shamalamadingdong
I'm in a monthly meeting with directors and managers and it is so out of control! One director brings an ipad and two phones, finally someone called him out and he hasn't returned---good riddance! 
Posted on 6/12/15 at 5:59 am to Bigsike
Definately rude. I will peek at my emails or texts when there is a break in the discussion but I don't just sit in a meeting and look at my phone.
Had a boss that would jump up in the middle of a meeting to answer any phone call he received. That was annoying too. We all theorized it was his wife and he was afraid of her.
Had a boss that would jump up in the middle of a meeting to answer any phone call he received. That was annoying too. We all theorized it was his wife and he was afraid of her.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 6:55 am to TexasTiger89
My former job had C-Level employee who would bring an iPhone, a Blackberry, an iPad, laptop and at least one other device and spread them out in front of her during the meeting. Ironically the appearance ostensibly was to make her look savvy and connected, but all of her decisions and comments in the meetings made her appear aloof and disconnected.
Any wonder they've squandered well over 8 figures and close to that in employee productivity on white whales that Ahab would give up on.
In some settings phones are essential. On Wednesdsy we were in a meeting where we tried to conference in a contractor spur of the moment and it would have been immensely helpful. Other times I know folks are playing games but they outrank you so you can't really do squat.
What it ultimately boils down to is the culture of the employer. If the place you work for is serious then that tone is set from the top down. And vice versa. Like the old Italian Proverb:
The fish either swims-or rots-from the head.
Any wonder they've squandered well over 8 figures and close to that in employee productivity on white whales that Ahab would give up on.
In some settings phones are essential. On Wednesdsy we were in a meeting where we tried to conference in a contractor spur of the moment and it would have been immensely helpful. Other times I know folks are playing games but they outrank you so you can't really do squat.
What it ultimately boils down to is the culture of the employer. If the place you work for is serious then that tone is set from the top down. And vice versa. Like the old Italian Proverb:
The fish either swims-or rots-from the head.
This post was edited on 6/12/15 at 6:57 am
Posted on 6/12/15 at 7:23 am to CaliforniaTiger
And we wonder who are the busy bodies are that are calling the PoPo on children playing in the front yard alone...whole lot of them up in here
Posted on 6/12/15 at 7:32 am to Bigsike
If you are required to be at a meeting, it is for a reason. Professionals don't disrespect the purpose or the facilitator of the meeting by not paying attention.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 7:34 am to Bigsike
If they are texting in a meeting it may not be a problem as much as a symptom. The problem may not be that they are texting, but that the speaker has not earned their respect.
It's the speaker's job to treat the problem - earning respect.
If the speaker is a dumbass, then treat the symptom - have your colleagues use larger tablets. If a user is tapping on a cellphone, people assume they are texting. If a user is typing on a tablet, people are less likely to assume they are texting and are more likely to believe they are being productive or taking notes.
It's the speaker's job to treat the problem - earning respect.
If the speaker is a dumbass, then treat the symptom - have your colleagues use larger tablets. If a user is tapping on a cellphone, people assume they are texting. If a user is typing on a tablet, people are less likely to assume they are texting and are more likely to believe they are being productive or taking notes.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 7:43 am to cuyahoga tiger
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If you are required to be at a meeting, it is for a reason.
Posted on 6/12/15 at 7:44 am to cuyahoga tiger
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If you are required to be at a meeting, it is for a reason
Yeah, the reason being the manager who put together the meeting decided that it would look better if he just threw random people into it.
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