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To think that good managers don’t ask colleagues to “look in my diary and book something?”

134 replies

ThisArtfulRobin · 03/11/2025 21:28

I’ve had a few managers over the years who constantly say, “just look in my diary and book something,” instead of proposing a time or taking initiative. It feels like a small thing but in my experience, the best managers take more responsibility for their own time and don’t push the admin onto others, especially when they’re the ones asking for a meeting!

AIBU to think this is just laziness and a lack of basic leadership skills? Or is it actually standard practice now?

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DoYouReally · 03/11/2025 21:33

It's the decent approach...it allows the person requesting the meeting to chose a time that suits them best.

CusionFort · 03/11/2025 21:33

Personally I quite like it

notacooldad · 03/11/2025 21:32

Im not seeing the problem to be honest.
I assume it means find a free date and schedule!

tourdefrance · 03/11/2025 21:32

It's being efficient with their time. If they are being paid £50k and the employee is on less, it makes more sense for the more junior employee to spend time trying to find a slot. I have to book my own 121s with my boss.

MidnightPatrol · 03/11/2025 21:31

’Look in my diary and book something’ sounds like giving you the opportunity to choose a time that suits you tbh.

HarbourClankCat · 03/11/2025 21:31

Is it not allowing you to book time at your convenience? Find a free slot in their diary then book a time that suits you?

Oooobigstretch · 03/11/2025 21:30

Most people at managerial level don’t have the time to do other peoples admin

JumpOverTheCakeJake · 03/11/2025 21:30

That doesn't bother me in the slightest

WingBingo · 03/11/2025 21:29

Depends, who asked for the meeting?

sorry, you did say. If someone wants to meet with me, they should book it. Otherwise, I’ll book it.