Why Walking Out of Meetings Makes Your Company More Productive

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In this week’s episode of the “Construction Genius” podcast, we discuss productivity tips relevant to the construction industry based on Elon Musk’s 2018 email to Tesla employees. 

Eric starts the discussion with what Elon Musk considers the blight of larger organizations: excessive meetings. He explains why it’s important only to hold large meetings if they provide value to all present. He then shows why it is acceptable to leave a meeting if you are not contributing. Prioritizing your time effectively is important in the workplace. Next, he talks about two major factors regarding communication in the workplace: avoiding acronyms and jargon and direct communication. Avoiding acronyms is important because not everybody has the knowledge of them that differs to specific fields, and it’s important to build a culture where team members can communicate directly across levels, bypassing unnecessary chains of command. The next important tip is to prioritize common sense in decision-making. Be willing to adapt or change outdated company rules when they no longer serve a purpose and encourage a culture where employees feel empowered to challenge and improve practices for better outcomes.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[01:57] Excessive Meetings - The blight of big organizations. 

[02:58] Leaving a meeting if not adding value. 

[03:29] Reduce using acronyms. 

[04:20] Direct communication. 

[06:04] Interdepartmental communication.

[07:02] Common sense as the guide.

[07:34] Build a culture open to change and make a better place for employees.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Only hold large meetings if they provide value to everyone involved.

2. If you’re not adding value to a meeting, it’s acceptable to leave.

3. Avoid acronyms and jargon to ensure everyone understands.

4. Promote a culture where team members can communicate directly across levels.

5. Ensure that communication flows freely between departments.

6. Be open to changing company rules that no longer make sense.

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