The Finale: We're Gonna Make It Work
Congratulations, you've made it to the final step of our meetings technique! By now, you've got a clear plan, you've set realistic expectations, and you've even managed to convince everyone that yes, we can actually achieve this.
But, let's be real, things can still go wrong. Like, really wrong. Like, "we've been abducted by aliens" wrong. So, here's the secret sauce to getting out of that situation:
1. Panic not. It's just your meeting, not the end of the world. Unless it's actually the end of the world. In that case, enjoy the apocalypse while it lasts.
2. Call an emergency meeting. Because, you know, that's exactly what the situation calls for.
3. Blame it on the intern. Or the new guy. Or, let's be honest, probably yourself. It's always a good idea to have someone else to deflect the blame, but let's keep that between us.
4. Take a break. You know what they say: "A meeting in crisis is like a fire in the forest. Clear the air, then clear the room. Clear the snacks."
And that's it! If you've made it through these steps, you've earned your badge. Go ahead, print it out, put it on your wall, and bask in the glory of your meeting mastery.
Go back to Step 7: The Dark Ages of Meeting Planning Back to Our Overly Optimistic Meetings Technique TipsYou're doing great! Don't stop now! Keep going, keep pushing, keep meeting! Remember, every meeting is an opportunity to make magic happen. Unless it's not. In that case, just pretend it's still an opportunity to make magic happen.
Go to Step 9: The Unlikely Happening