Learn How to Say No

• Learn how to decline meetings​
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Colleagues often assume they’re required to go to every meeting. However, the sooner you learn to graciously decline, the more productive you’ll ultimately be.​

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Ask yourself “Will I add value or learn something?” If the answer is no, tell the organiser you can’t attend. Other good reasons to decline:​​

• If the meeting is too premature for you to join:​
• If you’re not the right person:​
• If you’re too senior:​
• If you’re only relevant to one section of the meeting:​
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Ask for an Agenda and / or propose an alternative. You colleagues will eventually thank you as they improve their meeting effectiveness.