Am I the only one that dreads recorded meetings?

Anonymous

March 24,2022 at 6:51PM UTC

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Am I the only one that dreads recorded meetings? I understand that a key team member is unavailable, but can't minutes or a de-brief be appropriate?

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AnonymousMarch 24,2022 at 7:22PM UTC
It's much easier & efficient to record and store it.
v nelson.rnMarch 24,2022 at 7:29PM UTC
I have found them to be useful - I sit quietly with camera and mic off and let everyone else gang themselves and then use this as a reference when management wants to say anything contradictory. They will say ‘ you have done only 5 video calls this month’ and I will say - well, on our weekly huddle that was recorded sue had 1, Mike had 3, so I think in addition to these other point Los we just discussed I am exceeding, correct? I will be happy to make a PowerPoint presentation for our next meeting on how I manage my success…. If I am called out in the meeting for being quiet I will say that Sue brought up some great ideas that I am writing down and thinking of ways to capitalize on…. ?
J.D.K.March 24,2022 at 8:17PM UTC
What do you mean by "gang themselves"?
Melissa Mellor, COOMarch 24,2022 at 8:49PM UTC
AWEE why do you dread them? I personally love them so I don't have to spend time writing or taking notes and miss other important information - but that's just me.
Shenelle S. LaPierreMarch 24,2022 at 9:03PM UTC
Meeting minutes definitely work as a backup but Ive found that recording meetings help to cover any questions that may address concerns that aren’t captured in debriefs or meeting notes. Tbh, sometimes if we’re not fully involved in the call (multi tasking) the recording can help catch up at a later date. It’s also another resource to refer back to, refer to someone’s perspective and can be a plus for training purposes.