The Ask
The article discusses the importance of understanding the purpose behind infrequent but significant meetings in a corporate setting. It emphasizes that each meeting likely has a specific 'ask' from someone present, and attendees should be prepared to engage meaningfully. The author encourages leaders to approach these meetings with an open mind and a willingness to help others achieve their goals.
- ▪Infrequent meetings often have a specific purpose and an expected contribution from attendees.
- ▪The concept of 'The Ask' highlights that someone in the meeting has a request or need from you.
- ▪Leaders should approach these meetings with a mindset of support and assistance.
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Management Someone here needs something The Ask Coffee in hand, I sit down in the Cave. Any Tuesday during the work week, a sip, and I parse the calendar. 1:1 — he’s fine. Status meeting — listen. Staff meeting — read the notes from last week. Exec review — figure out the biggest fire, have a defensible opinion. Wait — Mark Team Review? Who is Mark? And what are we reviewing? Double-click on the meeting — unfamiliar names. No agenda. AND IT’S AN HOUR? I message my Chief of Staff, who is familiar with this morning meeting vetting process. Carolyn responds immediately, “No clue. They run one of the infrastructure teams. We’ve never worked with them.” AN HOUR. And I have no idea what is happening during this time.
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