#102: The Surprising Benefits of Rotating Meeting Times for Global Teams

Fairness and Empathy in a Global Workplace

When your team spans the globe, it's inevitable that some meeting times will be inconvenient for someone. A common mistake is to always schedule meetings at the time that's most convenient for headquarters. A better approach is to rotate the inconvenient times.

Why Rotation Matters:

- It Promotes Fairness: It sends a powerful message that everyone's time is equally valued, regardless of their location.

- It Builds Empathy: When the team at headquarters has to occasionally take a 7 AM call, they develop a greater appreciation for their colleagues who do it regularly.

- It Increases Engagement: Team members who don't always have to join meetings late at night or early in the morning are more likely to be alert and engaged.

Use a Meeting Time Converter to easily identify different potential meeting slots, then create a rotating schedule that shares the burden fairly across the entire team.