Management: Avoiding Boring Meetings
Step 8: The Art of Abruptly Standing Up and Leaving
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Or, in this case, when the meeting gets too long or too tedious, just get up and leave.
Example Usage:
// In a meeting with your team
if (meeting.length > 30) {
// Stand up and leave
}
Tips and Tricks:
- Practice your 'I've got to go' face in the mirror
- Maintain eye contact while leaving, it's all about the drama
- Don't get caught in the elevator
- Leave your chair behind, it's not worth it