It's 3:30 PM and the meeting has been going on for three hours. The discussion has devolved into a heated debate over whose turn it is to refill the coffee machine. The air is thick with tension, the whiteboard is covered in scribbles, and the projector is on its last bulb.
As the clock strikes 3:30, you stand up, stretch, and make a beeline for the door. But just as you're about to escape, someone pipes up, "Wait, we can't adjourn until we've discussed the Johnson report!"
And so, you're back at the table, trapped in this never-ending sea of meetings. But don't worry, you've been here before. In fact, you've developed a system to deal with these situations:
Learn more about adjournment tactics
Or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can try:
As the meeting careens out of control, notes become increasingly illegible. But don't worry, we've got you covered:
Surviving meetings is an art form. Here are a few tips to help you make it through the night: