Meeting Culture

Since we work in teams and most of our projects are complex, meetings may be necessary to exchange ideas and problems and to find solutions. Meetings are held in English as soon as someone is on the team who does not speak German. Anyone can call a meeting, but there are a few rules that should be followed to avoid unhappy faces and wasted time or working hours:

No Agenda? No Meeting!

The agenda must always be sent out together with the calendar invitation. It is the guiding thread that helps you and the participants prepare and stay focused during the meeting. If the meeting agenda is missing, the meeting does not take place. We are strict about that.

Meeting Time = Meeting Start

If a meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m., it means everyone is ready to participate in the meeting at 10 a.m. It is disrespectful to show up a few minutes late and keep everyone else waiting. This means you should start preparing a few minutes before the start time.

Perhaps you need to change rooms, someone needs a charger, the webcam needs new settings, or you simply need a cup of coffee. That is all understandable. Just activate the feature in your calendar to remind you 15 minutes in advance – problem solved.

The Golden 30 Minutes

We aim for a maximum meeting duration of 30 minutes. Short meetings are very effective, but they require full attention and a clear agenda that everyone can follow.