Summary below :)
Tactic 1: Clearly take on a listener role
E.g., tell manager beforehand:
“This is my first time learning about this topic, just for this time, I’ll plan to take on more of a listening role, take many notes, and help with any next steps if that works with you”
Tactic 2: Offer to help
Easy - if you hear a to-do pop up that you can support:
“I’m happy to help with that”
Or
“Let me know if you’d like me to support with that”
Tactic 3: Use the chatbox
Write your answers or even flag if you’d like to speak:
“I have a point on X - happy to share when we loop back”
But of course, the best is to
PREP IN ADVANCE!
ASK FOR meeting materials, understand the meeting context & goals, prep talking points
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