No Shows And Missed Meetings

Now I know that life gets in the way sometimes and we can't always allow for the unexpected but it always amazes me (perhaps it shouldn't any more) that people will take the time and effort to book, register or sign-up for meetings, seminars and workshops and then just not turn up. Sometimes these events are free, sometimes people have paid upfront.

Is it just disorganisation, poor planning or over commitment? What gets in your way to make you miss an appointment, you've committed to?

If you've agreed to be there - there's an expectation that you will turn up. If you have to change your plans, call the person at the first and earliest opportunity to let them know, so they can make other arrangements, change bookings or make adjustments.

If you're always saying yes to things and then not turning up or letting people down at the last minute, start being more realistic with your time. Don't over commit yourself - make a tentative arrangement and then confirm nearer the time but agree this upfront, so that the other person isn't left in doubt.

Don't say yes when what you actually mean is probably not. You'll become known as being unreliable.

There's no excuse for not turning up and not letting someone know?