Timer's Tips Following the red light there should be no further timing indication - no bells, buzzers or the like. If a speaker has taken excessively too much time, it's best not to embarrass them by specifically giving the time. Inform them that they were over time and leave it at that. Ensure that the lights are visible to the stage. You may be asked for the time limits of a particular segment. Be prepared and know all of the time constraints before the meeting starts. The warm up session allows each person 30 to 45 seconds. Do not use the lights. After one minute tap a glass indicating that time is up and that timekeeping will no longer continue. Back to meeting roles