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HOW TO STAY AWAKE IN MEETINGS: --- (OFFERED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE)
Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about those
long and boring conference calls? ~~~~ Here's a way to change all of that.
1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar, or conference
call,prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5" x 5" is a
good size.
2. Divide the card into columns-five across and five down. That will
give you 25 one-inch blocks.
3. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:
* synergy * strategic fit * bottom line * mind set * core competencies* knowledge base * revisit * 24/7 * benchmark * out of the loop * value-added * pro-active * win-win * fast track * think outside the box * result-driven * empower(ment) * expeditious * touch base * at the end of the day * best practice * game plan * leverage * paradigm * client focus(ed)
4. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those
words/phrases.
5. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally,
stand up and shout "BULLSHIT"
Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about those
long and boring conference calls? ~~~~ Here's a way to change all of that.
1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar, or conference
call,prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5" x 5" is a
good size.
2. Divide the card into columns-five across and five down. That will
give you 25 one-inch blocks.
3. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:
* synergy * strategic fit * bottom line * mind set * core competencies* knowledge base * revisit * 24/7 * benchmark * out of the loop * value-added * pro-active * win-win * fast track * think outside the box * result-driven * empower(ment) * expeditious * touch base * at the end of the day * best practice * game plan * leverage * paradigm * client focus(ed)
4. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those
words/phrases.
5. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally,
stand up and shout "BULLSHIT"