Technique 4: Making an Unnecessary List | Meeting Prophets

Why Bother with Unnecessary Lists?

It's a noble pursuit, really. A way to distract from the real issues and create a false sense of accomplishment.

We're not just talking about your average, everyday To-Do list. No, no. We're talking about the kind that's so comprehensive, so all-encompassing, so utterly unnecessary that it'll make your eyes water just thinking about it.

Here's a sample list for you:

• Check the checklists in the checklists.
• Verify the verifications in the verifications.
• Make sure the minutes are minutes and the hours are hours.
• Count the count of the counts.
• Calculate the calculations in the calculations.

And don't even get us started on the appendices.

Hyperlinks to other subpages:

• Technique 5: The Phantom Agenda
• Technique 6: The Phantom Attendee
• Technique 7: The Phantom Decision