Call on your common sense

W ith conference calls, it’s best to avoid getting into the real nitty-gritty details. Focus on the higher-level issues that might concern most or all of the people on the call. If something comes up that only concerns one or two people on the call - unless it has to be interjected right this moment - make a note to email or call those concerned and don’t take up time on the call with it. We’ve seen how easily people can be distracted from conference calls, which is why it is crucial to keep your input edited. As the saying goes, “Be brief, be bold and be done.” Not getting your point across quickly may win you the reputation as the person that should not be invited.