Chapter 2-1: The Thrills and Agony

Meetings are the lifeblood of the corporate world, and we're about to dive in the deep end with Meeting 101.

Chapter 2-1: The Thrills and Agony is where things start to get really interesting. The room is filled with the promise of new ideas, the thrill of the unknown, and the agony of pointless small talk.

As a meeting planner, you'll be navigating the delicate dance of keeping everyone on schedule, while also ensuring that everyone gets their 10 minutes of airtime. It's a delicate juggling act, but someone's gotta do it.

Continue to Chapter 2-2: The Art of the Deal Subchapter 2-1b: The Meeting Planner's Guide to Pretending to Listen

Subchapter 2-1b: The Meeting Planner's Guide to Pretending to Listen

As a meeting planner, you'll need to develop a few essential skills to make it through this chapter. These include:

• The ability to nod enthusiastically while secretly checking email
• The skill of making 'uh-huh' sound while pretending to be engaged
• The art of smiling politely while internally screaming 'GET TO THE POINT'

It's all about maintaining the illusion, folks!

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