35 Surefire Ways to Kill a Meeting

Written by John Gravitt


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Please email your favorite “meeting killers” to john@thegravittgroup.com.

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26. Volunteer absentee team members and forget to tell them about their assignments.

“A motion to adjourn is always in order. “ - Robert A. Heinlein

27. Schedule a real long meeting. Anything over 90 minutes is too long.

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This originally appeared in John Gravitt's "Tools, Tips, and Toys" available at http:/ hegravittgroup.com.

John Gravitt is a speaker, trainer, and "Meeting Coach." This article first appeared in "Tools, Tips, and Toys" available at http://thegravittgroup.com.


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