Meetings, Decisions, and the Meaning of Life
Monday Philosophy
We're not really discussing the meaning of life here. That's just Wednesday's topic. Today, we're focusing on the finer points of meeting philosophy: when to take a three-hour break to grab a coffee, how to effectively use a laser pointer to illustrate points, and the optimal number of PowerPoint slides to show before people fall asleep.
- Break Policy:
- Take a 15-minute break, not 30. You're not getting any work done.
- Use this time to contemplate the existential implications of being stuck in a conference room.
- When you return, make sure to bring back a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a slightly-less-brewed cup of desperation.
- Laser Pointer Etiquette:
- Don't point it at anyone's face.
- Use it only to highlight key points, not to draw mustaches on coworkers.
- Remember, it's not a toy, it's a tool for enlightenment.
- PowerPoint Etiquette:
- Keep it under 50 slides. Any more, and you're just showing off.
- Use bullet points, not Comic Sans.
- Don't read from the slides. That's what your voice is for.
And remember, meetings are like a never-ending series of existential crises. The only thing that keeps us sane is the knowledge that we can always point the laser and make a break for it.
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