See The Idea From All Aspects
Not all ideas have to be shared at a formal meeting. Sometimes, a lunch with the team member or a coffee catch-up with your boss is a better option.
When considering the time and place to speak up, think about the following:
- What frame of mind is the other person in?
- Are they working on a project that may have them thinking about the issue that you want to speak up about?
- Are they having the mental bandwidth?
- Who else needs to be around to amplify your ideas and to give it credibility? Are they available?
- Is it the kind of idea that will catch your boss by surprise, or would it be 'on topic'?
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