Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home
I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. He advised that I ask myself the following question for any meeting he is asked to attend: What would I need if I was going to the meeting? From that initial question, I have developed questions I ask myself before I schedule meetings for my boss that I thought I would pass on in case it would be useful to some of my readers: 1. What is the purpose of the meeting? 2. Does your boss need to be at the meeting? Can someone go in his or her place if they are not available? 3. What dates and times does he or she have available (keeping in mind time zones for away meetings)? 4. If the meeting is accepted -- What does your boss need for the meeting and who will be in attendance? Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will b...