Meetings: The Art of Not Getting Work Done

Meetings are the lifeblood of corporate drudgery. They're where ideas go to die, dreams are crushed, and watercooler conversations are had.

The Rules of Meeting Adjournment

Rule 1: If it's not on the agenda, it doesn't exist.
Rule 2: If it's on the agenda, it's not going to get done.
Rule 3: If someone says "I'll send you an email," they mean "I'm never going to do that."
Rule 4: If the meeting is running late, it's because someone's cat has an appointment with a ball of yarn.
Rule 5: The more coffee cups are on the table, the less likely the meeting is to get anything done.
Rule 6: If the chairperson starts talking about "synergy," it's time to find a new job.