Leading projects on site, not only in Europe, also in USA, but with remote teams in a different time zone.
I've realized that there is a common feeling in the on-site teams try to avoid Monday morning meetings and Fridays afternoon. Engage them and trying to explain that virtual teams are also in OUR team, is not always easy.
From your point of view, what is the worst day/time for a team meeting? Why? Saving Changes...
My experience is the best is Monday(first working day) morning and the worst is Friday(last working day ) afternoon.
When done on Monday it set the week, remind everybody of shorter term priorities. Friday people forget after the weekend! who want to write the meeting report at that time!
Vincent, you are only that said the best is Monday morning.
I like Mondays to set the week, but I used to avoid mornings because some people are a little sleepy or chatting about the weekend.
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2 replies by Vincent Guerard
Dec 23, 2016 9:44 PM
Vincent Guerard
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Monday has not been a problem in my experience. Not first thing in the morning but around 10, everybody can gather needed informations.
Set has the first day of the week holidays are no problem, it monday is holiday then Tuesday is the first day of the week.
That leave room for sub team meeting to be done soon in the week and make impact.
For sleepy people I have not seen, even in some early meeting like 6AM.
Dec 23, 2016 9:48 PM
Vincent Guerard
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Thinking of it, worst time i have seen is just after lunch, by the end of meeting you have a few sleepy people.
Vincent, you are only that said the best is Monday morning.
I like Mondays to set the week, but I used to avoid mornings because some people are a little sleepy or chatting about the weekend.
Monday has not been a problem in my experience. Not first thing in the morning but around 10, everybody can gather needed informations.
Set has the first day of the week holidays are no problem, it monday is holiday then Tuesday is the first day of the week.
That leave room for sub team meeting to be done soon in the week and make impact.
For sleepy people I have not seen, even in some early meeting like 6AM. Saving Changes...
Vincent, you are only that said the best is Monday morning.
I like Mondays to set the week, but I used to avoid mornings because some people are a little sleepy or chatting about the weekend.
Thinking of it, worst time i have seen is just after lunch, by the end of meeting you have a few sleepy people. Saving Changes...
ASHISH AHLAWATFunctional Manager| Accenture Services Private LimitedPune, Maharashtra, India
I usually manage to highly occupied myself on Wednesday & Thursday by aligning my calendar accordingly, It gave a nice Pre-Weekend Feeling on Friday:) Saving Changes...
charles PengExecutive Director / Project Director| Faber Consulting Services Pty LtdMascot, Nsw, Australia
I agree with most of the guys here - I avoid Mondays & Fridays as well. Saving Changes...
Ayman ZahranSR. PROJECT ENGINEER| xYanbu, Saudi Arabia
Dec 21, 2016 1:43 PM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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Personally, I avoid scheduling recurring meetings on Mondays or Fridays. (These days are often statutory holidays or taken as vacation.) I also prefer my meetings in the afternoon, to give participants a chance to prepare.
valuable experience Stephane, most of participants agreed with you and with what Mariah have realized. so community culture must be taken into consideration to arrange timing of an efficient meetings. Saving Changes...
AKSHAY JAINPlanning Group Leader| YOKOGAWA, BahrainGwalior, Mp, India
Of course Fist and last day of week is not good for meeting because not only people are not in best working mood but lot of people take leave on these days. 2nd and 3rd day of week is best for meetings. Saving Changes...
NEHRU NAGAPPANPM Consultant| Project Leadership AcademyShah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Dependant on culture. However, most culture (that involves timezone differences) avoids Monday morning. Friday afternoon are avoided in some culture due to socializing, family, or even prayers for muslim countries. Saving Changes...
Wagner MeanaProject Manager| Istmo Tecnologia / ClaroSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
There is no better or worse day, the good thing is to have a routine within the work schedule. I would avoid meetings in the first hour or the end of the day. Saving Changes...
Chanukya RajagopalaDirector - IT Strategy - R & D| iPOCA Private LtdUnited Kingdom
First thing on Monday mornings and a few hours before close on Friday.
The mind is else where.... on both these days and times Saving Changes...
