Meetings: the ultimate productivity avoidance tool
Meetings. The lifeblood of any moderately-sized organization. Where else can you find such a delightful combination of boredom, frustration, and forced socialization?
But fear not, dear reader! For we have discovered the secret to harnessing the power of meetings for your own, personal productivity avoidance. Behold, our 5 Tactics for the Utterly Unproductive Meeting!
Secret Tactic 1: Pretend to be interested
It's a classic. Simply nod your head, make eye contact, and feign fascination with whatever the meeting's subject is. The more you appear engaged, the less likely you are to be asked to do actual work.
But remember, it's a delicate balance between interest and inattention. One misstep, and you'll be asked to take notes.
Next meeting tip: Tactic 2: Disguise as a tech expert