Meeting Theory 3: The Art of Doing Nothing

A Guide to Maximizing Productivity by Doing the Bare Minimum

According to our research, the most productive meetings involve a delicate balance of pointless discussion, awkward silence, and hastily drawn diagrams.

Here are some key takeaways from Meeting Theory 3:

1. Always arrive late, as punctuality is the enemy of creativity.
2. Never, ever bring a laptop. Unless it's to show off your cat pictures.
3. Meetings are not for actual work, they're for socializing and building "relationships."
4. When in doubt, just nod and smile. It's all about appearances.

For more advanced meeting techniques, check out:

Adjournment Techniques

Or, for a more in-depth look at the history of Meeting Theory 3:

Meeting Theory History

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