Time Management on Teams

How often do you jump from one Teams call to the next. Constantly late. Sending your apologies. Unable to grab a moment—even for a cuppa?

Vince Lombardi was famous for his ‘Lombardi Time’ principle. ‘Always arrive 15 minutes early’ was his mantra. It was the backbone of his coaching success. Well, why don’t we start applying this to video calls.

In theory, it should be easier to apply online than in person. But it takes discipline. Discipline to not overcommit to too many meetings. Or too many meetings with the potential to overlap.

And so we need to structure our meetings better, keep an eye on the clock, and wrap up well before the scheduled end time. Don’t worry, I’m as guilty as the next person—but I’m getting better.

What are you doing to improve your online time management? Perhaps it’s time we create a code of conduct for online meetings?