When you're stuck in a meeting that's running long, remember: the key to survival is not to escape, but to find a hidden 5-minute buffer zone within the schedule.
During these 5 minutes, pretend to be engrossed in your notes, while actually mentally preparing for the next battle. Visualize your escape route, and rehearse your witty one-liners.
Read on to discover more tips!When asked how much time you need to "just finish this up," respond with confidence: "I'm just about to wrap up, but I really need 10 more minutes to get this just right."
This buys you 10 minutes, not 5, but hey, you can always "accidentally" get caught up in an emergency meeting.
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