Whether based on personality, position, or preference (or all three), this group built their careers on being difficult to read, reach, or rely on for constructive input. Put them all into the same meeting, and it’s as if the floor becomes quicksand.
The Blast! Antidote:
It’s vital to reach out to the tricky ones before any group meeting to get a sense of what they think. That’s where your inside team can collaborate on Blast! to identify what you need to learn from each of these characters before any meeting ever begins.
Difficult people didn’t suddenly crop up when every organization moved to virtual meetings. But with video conferences shining a new light on their problematic behaviors, the Worst Online Meetings Hall of Fame celebrates, so to speak, the personalities we all recognize who thwart new thinking, effective collaboration, and turning ideas into results.
How many of these people are you dealing with daily?