By: Tom Foster

Tom Foster — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:33:38 +0000

Mike,
Thanks for your comment. The key IS the index cards. If you don't use the index cards, you will continue to get mumbles. On the index card they don't have to write more than a key word or a phrase, but that single act of writing clarifies the thoughts so they actually have something coherent to say.

By: Mike C

Mike C — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:03:23 +0000

We have similar meetings bi-weekly or less often. Most of the conversation seems to be between me and my boss, with my 3 reports generally giving 1 word answers or mumbling a few words here and there. I try to keep my mouth shut, but sometimes getting the reports to speak up is like pulling teeth.
I may try this suggestion, not necessarily the index cards, but a verbal committment.

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