What to Do About Silent Sam
He just doesn’t want to be there. He is quiet, reserved, maybe just an introvert. He likes working with things and ideas. He is not a people person and hates meetings. He sits in these teleconference meetings and thinks about how much work he has to do and how much time he is wasting sitting here.
And yet, the team needs his expertise as they tackle this new product opportunity.
As the team leader, what can you do about Sam? Here are some options:
• Make Him an Adjunct Member. Why make him sit through all these meetings when you only need his expertise at specific times? As an adjunct member, he needs only to attend certain meetings.
• Be Supportive. When Sam does say something, offer a supportive comment such as ...
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