Many managers–perhaps even you–feel frustrated that their employees may be multitasking during videoconference meetings. In fact, when helping clients figure out their hybrid work policies, many managers tell me they want employees to return to the office so that they can be confident their staff are actually paying attention and are fully present during meetings.
Let's not beat around the bush: If your employees are fiddling with Slack while nodding through yet another Zoom presentation, the chances are: It’s not them, it’s you. Oh yes, I'm looking at you, the manager who can’t seem to organize meetings with focused agendas and optimal attendees.
