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Coperate Ninjas come hither I need your help!

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Tonightisee · 19/09/2018 22:32

Ladies of the corporate world I need your help. I've recently joined a new team in work, we're all based in different locations (Europe/ US) team is mostly male techies + senior managers, we conduct all meetings via regular conference calls. I'm having real problems getting my voice heard and opinions across. People talk over me as soon as start a sentence and keep talking until I stop. I'm not someone who talks to have their voice heard, I only contribute when I have something of value to say. If I don't nip this in the bud I fear I'll lose credibilty soon in this new team dynamic. Hit me with your strategies.

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Unescorted · 19/09/2018 22:40

I break off and when they stop continue from the point they interrupted. It takes a while for them to notice but others will have. Alternatively have a word with the chair. A good chair will want to hear all voices in a meeting.

jackio2205 · 19/09/2018 23:04

1-Get an ally in the team to ensure they'll seek your input.
2-Speak to chair and put a point on the agenda so u contribute, then concisely go back to previous points from the meeting. Or advise you'll speak to XYZ after the meeting about your view
3-direct your points to people, ask their opinion so you build rapport.
4-send an email after to summarise any points missed or actions, be the one to push things forward

Good luck x

jackio2205 · 19/09/2018 23:04

1-Get an ally in the team to ensure they'll seek your input.
2-Speak to chair and put a point on the agenda so u contribute, then concisely go back to previous points from the meeting. Or advise you'll speak to XYZ after the meeting about your view
3-direct your points to people, ask their opinion so you build rapport.
4-send an email after to summarise any points missed or actions, be the one to push things forward

Good luck x

DorisLessingsCat · 20/09/2018 08:36

Do other people get talked over? It sounds like there needs to be a more robust chair.

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