There is only one reason
to ask a question
during a company meeting…
… to market yourself positively
to the management team.
It isn’t to get answers.
Answers to real concerns
should be gathered quietly.
Normally, I like to know the answer
to the question I’m asking
the management team.
I don’t want them
to end up looking like jacka$$es
and remember me in a negative way.
I always allow the answerer to ‘get back to me.’
I graciously allow them to flub a reply.
I phrase the question openly.
I ask questions that
an average intelligent employee
would ask
(i.e. no talking about secret projects).
I also walk up after the meeting
and thank the management team
for answering my question.
Company meetings are marketing opportunities.
Don’t waste them.