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The Art of Procrastination: Technique 4, Subtechnique 4.1 - The Bureaucratic Loop

A Guide for the Perpetually Delayed

Step 1: Create an Infinite Loop

Begin by creating a loop of meetings with your supervisor. Schedule a meeting, attend it, and then schedule another one. Repeat this process until the loop becomes self-sustaining.
Read more about creating an infinite loop

Step 2: Document Everything

Create a comprehensive report on the meetings you've attended. Include detailed notes, flowcharts, and diagrams to illustrate the complexity of the loop.
Consult the Bureaucratic Documentation Guidelines for proper formatting

Step 3: Delegate Tasks

Assign tasks to your subordinates, ensuring that each task is more complex and time-consuming than the last. This will create a ripple effect, causing a chain reaction of delays and excuses.
Read about the art of task delegation in 'The Book of Passive-Aggressive Management'

Step 4: Seek Clarification

When faced with an impossible task, seek clarification from your superiors. Ask for definitions, explanations, and re-explanations until you're certain of what's expected.
Consult 'The Dictionary of Vague Phrases' for inspiration

Step 5: Repeat and Refine

Repeat steps 1-4 until you're certain that you've done enough to claim you've done enough.
Read 'The Art of Self-Validation' for tips on how to know you're done

Remember, the key to mastering the Bureaucratic Loop is to be patient, persistent, and creative in your application of these techniques.

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