1. I don't go to a meeting that doesn't have an agenda.
2. After I get the agenda, I try and work out what I can over email and phone, if possible.
3. If I can't get out of the meeting following step two, I let the meeting organizer know I'm available for 45 minutes at the maximum.
4. I leave at 45 minutes regardless if the meeting is done or not.
These principles have served me well.
1. I don't go to a meeting that doesn't have an agenda.
2. After I get the agenda, I try and work out what I can over email and phone, if possible.
3. If I can't get out of the meeting following step two, I let the meeting organizer know I'm available for 45 minutes at the maximum.
4. I leave at 45 minutes regardless if the meeting is done or not.
These principles have served me well.