starts before my normal time
continues past its scheduled ending
talking in circles
Today's early morning meeting
I'm going to stay quiet this month
I've been directly addressed
I reply, speaking from experience
Today's impromptu meeting
be open to ideas and newness
take time to listen
be present
Today's after school meeting
compliance feels like playing games
we want what is best for kids
some people only know how to complain
Tomorrow's all day meetings
what is my role?
how can I be supportive?
what can I control?
Oh, you've captured the world of meetings well. With each meeting comes different roles, different purposes, and different expectations. It can be so overwhelming. I love the format you created to share your differing thoughts about each meeting! It was clear and helped to focus my thinking on each type of meeting, as well as to compare them.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's been a rough day. I don't particularly like spending time in meetings. I would much rather be in a classroom with kids. BUT, I understand the value that can come out of planning meetings and reflective meetings and collaborative meetings.
DeleteAgain, thanks for reading.