Adjourned Meetings - The Unofficial Guide
Why Bother?
Ever had one of those meetings that just won't end? The ones where the clock strikes 5, and the coffee machine has been siphoned dry, and the last person still won't let it go? Welcome to the world of adjourned meetings.
Here, we'll explore the art of prolonging the inevitable, stretching the fabric of time, and making your coworkers love you for it (or not).
Recommended Procedures:
- Extend the agenda by 20 minutes for every 4 minutes of discussion.
- Insert 5-10 PowerPoint slides per minute of discussion.
- Hold a 30-minute coffee break to "recharge" the meeting.
- Have the meeting leader "just ask" for 10 more minutes to "clarify" something.
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Don't have time to finish this meeting? Try Time Management for more tips.