The Great Authority's Rules of Engagement

Chapter 1: The Art of Being Late

Article 1: Section 1 - Arrival Time is Not Optional, It's Mandatory

Article 1: Section 2 - If You're Not Here, You're Not Here. It's That Simple.

Article 1: Section 3 - We're Watching You, Even When You're Not Here (CCTV installed in all meeting rooms)

Read more about the importance of being on time

Chapter 2: The Art of Apology

Article 2: Section 1 - Sorry, Not Sorry (We'll believe it when we see it)

Article 2: Section 2 - The Fine Art of Blaming Others (Expertly mastered by our top management)

Article 2: Section 3 - We'll Accept Your Apology, But Not Your Excuses (Caveat: Must include a box of cookies)

See examples of failed apologies

Read about the Cookie Policy

Chapter 3: The Great Authority's Guide to Meetings

Article 3: Section 1 - Meetings are Mandatory, Even if You're Not Here (Guaranteed 5 minutes of small talk, minimum)

Article 3: Section 2 - The Art of Active Listening (Only if You're Not On Your Phone)

Article 3: Section 3 - Meetings are the Lifeblood of Our Organization (Or So We've Been Told)

Learn about meeting attendance policies

Develop your listening skills

The Truth About Meetings