Phase 1: Meeting Avoidance Strategies

Introduction

Phase 1 of our Prophylaxis treatment plan is all about laying the foundation for a meeting-free life. This stage involves learning to recognize the warning signs of an impending meeting and developing coping mechanisms to avoid them.

Warning Signs of a Meeting

• Emails with "urgent" in the subject line
• Colleagues who "just need to touch base"
• Agendas with more than 3 items

Strategies for Avoidance

• Claim you're in a meeting with someone else
• Say you're on a deadline and can't be disturbed
• Send a meeting invite to yourself and then cancel it