You’re always running late for meetings. How can you make sure you’re on time?

En su momento solía llegar tarde, y quizás no me daba cuenta de que estaba faltando el respeto a las otras personas que estaban esperando. Entendiendo que el tiempo es un bien valioso y finito y donde hace unos años empecé a cuidarlo a ralentizarlo fue que tuve que cambiar algunos hábitos. No tener tantas reuniones por día ya que eso no me permitía llegar a las mismas en horario y por otro lado luego hay que ejecutar lo que se hablaron en reuniones anteriores. La observación que dejo es, CUIDAR NUESTRO TIEMPO Y AHÍ CUIDAMOS EL DE OTROS. Séneca decía -No es que tenemos poco tiempo, sino que somos derrochadores de nuestro preciado tiempo-.

It is important to understand why first? Upon understanding take necessary action. Below are few suggestions. 1. Reduce calls to 20/25 minutes instead of 30. For longer meetings, maintain the same approach. 2. Plan meeting locations near by with combination of virtual in person to minimise travel time within office. Schedule meetings near each other and avoid unnecessary discussions to wrap up promptly. Being mindful of time management enables better efficiency and punctuality!

I would say its all about time management and Planning you day. You need to ensure you run your day as per the plan. make sure you have enough time between the meetings( extra buffer minutes) so that you dont miss out the other scheduled meetings. Time is always important and valuable for you and the others who are on the meeting. Proper Planning Proper Time management

Ive always had an issue with time management. But as an undergraduate student at the University at Albany, it is extremely important to achieve and preserve being on time for class, work, and my Internship meetings. I have taken advantage of my digital calendar/planner to help meet this expectations. I plan my week out starting on Sunday whilst giving myself an extra hour between tasks to organize and plan ahead. This helps me manage my time better and make sure that I am never in such a hurry!

From my experience, it is better to plan ahead so you don't have any meetings colliding with each other. The idea is, the first meeting can keep you longer than anticipated, therefor the second meeting should not be planned right away from the start - you should have some space between each meeting in case of delays.

It's always better to plan our day according to the meetings scheduled and also put a buffer time between 2 meetings so that even if the 1st meeting gets extended then you need not worry about missing the other meeting and can join the other meeting on time.

Proper scheduling and time management is very important. Alot an extra time to avoid unnecessary things to happen. Plan ahead of time.

If you're reliant on public transports to go to work, you will be late if they are late. To compensate for this problem, leave earlier than you normally do to give yourself some "buffer time" to grab the bus/metro/train etc. that comes before. That way, even if this one is late, you'll still be less likely to run late!

A to do list works all the time. Ensure you plan ahead before the meeting date. Delegate if you have to. Be open to seeking support from colleagues or loved ones. You can also use an app to schedule your appointments

Planning ahead for both the host and attendees is critical. You mustn’t leave this to the last minute and must manage expectations of what is required in the meeting and any pre-work. Also have a view on what is before and after the meetings. For example if it is going to be quite a heavy meeting, allow time after to reflect and action anything. Or if you know the meeting prior has a big agenda with limited time then give a break for buffer time.

Setting realistic goals allows you to allocate your time more efficiently. By breaking down larger tasks into smaller, achievable goals, you can better estimate how much time each task requires. This helps you create a more accurate schedule, ensuring you have enough time to complete your tasks and attend meetings without rushing. Identifying which goals are most important and time-sensitive, you can allocate your time accordingly. This way, you can focus on completing essential tasks first, reducing the risk of running late for meetings due to unfinished work. Finally, by being honest about what you can realistically achieve within a given timeframe, you can prevent taking on too many tasks simultaneously.

One thing I have found helpful is ensuring punctuality for a meeting when running late, communicating the delay to participants, prioritizing essential preparations, and considering rescheduling if necessary. Setting reminders and optimizing your time management can also help prevent future lateness.

Being respectful of other people's time means valuing the importance of being punctual. By arriving on time, you demonstrate your reliability and commitment to the scheduled appointment or activity. Also, effective communication plays a crucial role in respecting others' time. If you anticipate being late or unable to meet a deadline, it's essential to inform the other person promptly. This allows them to adjust their plans accordingly and minimizes any inconvenience caused. Respecting other people's time also means being considerate of their schedules and commitments. Avoiding last-minute changes or cancellations whenever possible shows that you value their time and effort.

One must know how to plan things so as to be able to do things without doing it at the wrong time. This includes preparing a schedule to keep you on track

Beyond respecting the time of all parties, being punctual for a meeting could boil down to understanding the purpose of the meeting. You'd be less likely to be late for a meeting if it is a "life or death" scenario, compared to a casual catchup.

Making plan ahead or finding causes will not solve this problem until and unless we are motivated to do something and rewarding can be a good idea! Just think why not everyone is a doctor or scientist? Not everyone know what stopping them from becoming doctor? Not everyone knows how to plan routine for studies to become a scientist? Well, if do not know, you can easily find it online. Still only few could crack it. Why? Because not everyone sees the reward of doing it or they are just not motivated enough to do so, means less interested. Now, just say you are getting extra paid vacation time as a reward for coming office on time. Wouldn’t you come?

Unfortunately, there will be times that unforeseen circumstances lead to you arriving late for a meeting. Keep your counter party informed. Let them know why you'll be late, provide an update on how soon you can be there (and be honest, not optimistic)

Always follow this rule, 'early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable.' I've implemented proactive measures like setting alarms, scheduling buffer time, and prioritizing preparation. Consistency in these habits has significantly improved my timeliness for meetings.

Make deliberate efforts to be at the meeting on time. Such as plan to be at the meeting venue at least 30 minutes before the meeting Sheduled time. Prepare everything you need for the meeting a day before it to avoid unecessary delays.

Es importante la toma de consciencia en relación al tema de la puntualidad pues refleja mucho de tu profesionalismo. Reflexiona sobre las razones detrás de llegar tarde y busca patrones. Si identificas tendencias específicas, podrás abordarlas de manera más efectiva. Ajusta tu actitud hacia la puntualidad. Reconoce que llegar tarde puede afectar negativamente la percepción de los demás sobre ti y tu profesionalismo. Establece consecuencias personales para motivarte a llegar a tiempo, como comprometerte a completar una tarea adicional si llegas tarde. Si anticipas que llegarás tarde debido a circunstancias imprevistas, comunica a los demás con la mayor antelación posible y ofrece una nueva hora estimada de llegada.

I agree but, until you replace the old paradigm of being late with a new one of being on time, nothing will permanently change. You will be on time for a week or two but will fall back to being late unless you make a shift.