Professional Etiquette

So many meetings!

Ian McCarthy, Emory University

Economics PhD Professionalism Workshop

Meetings

Go to there

  • The first rule of meetings is that, if you are expected to be there, you should go and be on time. Remember one of our original three rules…respect others’ time.
  • Faculty meetings and the like are required. But for others, it’s ok to ask if you are expected to attend.

What to do when you’re there

Once you’re in a meeting, try to keep a few things in mind:

  1. You may be asked to do something…bring a way to write things down
  2. Speak up but only if relevant (the only thing worse than a meeting is a long meeting)
  3. Speak respectfully and read the room
  4. Listen and participate (stay off your phones, etc.)