Are U.S. executives holding fewer face-to-face meetings?
A recent study published by Accountemps, the staffing firm, reveals that 92 percent of 150 executives polled recently said managers are more likely to send an e-mail than schedule a meeting. “For busy managers, e-mail is the next best thing to meeting in person,” said Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps. He noted, however, that managers should not rely solely on e-mail but should meet regularly with workers to avoid confusion about their work or the company’s mission or goals. Face-to-face meetings reduce the potential for miscommunication.
“If a topic involves debate or requires reaching a group consensus, the manager should arrange a meeting or conference call to address the matter,” he said.
