In our working life, we attend or organize meetings after meetings.
However, if it is not an
effective meeting, a lot of time is wasted.
A lot of people come to a meeting to gather information and provide general explanations
but not solutions. The weaker ones would provide excuses for their shortcomings.
Lately I have been attending several very important meetings, but a few sessions only involved digesting information instead of resolving matters.
How can we work more efficiently if we do not even prepare themselves for meetings, where brainstorming, analysis and decisions take place?
Here are some of my ideas on how to have more effective meetings:
1. Structure your meeting. Do not allow the meeting to be out of control.
2. Have smaller groups to brainstorm with each other before the big meeting. This will eliminate a lot of misunderstanding and unnecessary arguments.
3. Meetings should not be a report session. Instead meetings should be where we make decisions or determining the business direction.
4. The objective of the meeting must be clear. Ask yourself: what is the outcome of this meeting? If you are unsure, then is it not necessary to organize the meeting because you are not ready for it.
5. Identify the 'influencer' of the meeting. Is this leader or person on the wavelength as you? If not, it is crucial to have a prior meeting with this person in order for him/her to support your idea or cause.
6. Do not allow outside topics to affect your current agendas.7. Good planning always costs less than good reacting!
For single malt whiskey drinkers, this is a Japanese brand that, in my opinion, beats a lot of scotches.
There's this steamboat restaurant, BB Ho in Bandar Puteri Puchong that is not only famous for its steamboat, but also its fried fish head noodles and fried crab noodles.
Before Barack Obama became the President of the United States, no one has even heard of the Jorg Gray brand that sells watches ranging from US$200-$300.
Letterman Marketing has brought in the watches to Malaysia, which are going for RM1,080-RM1,380. Not too expensive.
A few nights ago on a talk show, Obama wore a large-sized watch which got people tweeting and speculation that it was an Omega or even a Rolex. My guess would be it wasn't a Rolex, as most watches for men by Rolex have a metal bracelet, while the one he wore had a dark leather strap.
Restoran Meng Kee Char Siew, in my opinion, serves the best char siew in Shah Alam and Petaling Jaya.
The restaurant is located in Glenmarie, near Shah Alam. From 11am to 3pm everyday, you will see the owner slicing char siew nonstop, and slabs of this barbequed pork have to be replenished every few minutes. Aside from char siew, they also serve chicken and vegetable dishes.
Those who know the famous char siew in Tengkat Tong Shin would be interested to know that Restoran Meng Kee Char Siew is their first branch in Shah Alam. The one in Tengkat Tong Shin has already moved out though, and I've yet to explore its new location.
One of the perks of working for a hotel group is being in touch with the various food and beverage promotions. Dining out is, as you can probably guess, one of my interests!
Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences's La Maison restaurant has a buka puasa buffet for RM59.90++. Today is also the last day for their 50% discount!
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