Category Archives: meeting

A Few Rants on Meeting Etiquette

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Johanna Rothman

I get to see a lot of meeting behavior. A few rules I use for meetings: End the meeting at 5 minutes before the hour. Most people have another meeting starting on the hour, and this gives them a shot … Continue reading →

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Why Does a Meeting Need Buckets?

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Johanna Rothman

I’ve been working with managers of varying stripes, and a middle manager was proudly explaining how he deals with getting people’s attention at meetings. “I get a big bucket and put it on a chair next to the door. Everyone … Continue reading →

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