Meetings are Toxic! Why? Read this!

Mar 29th, 2011

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This entry was taken from a book titled “Rework” wrote by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson from 37Signals. Well I believe none of us likes meeting. And yet we still organise and attend them. Why? I’m not quite sure the answer to this question. What I’m sure is the list below will make you nodding your head ;-). So here’s why meetings are toxic:

1. They’re usually about words and abstract concept, not real things.

2. They usually convey an abysmally small amount of information.

3. They drift off-subject easier than a Chicago cab in a snowstorm.

4. They require thorough preparation that most people don’t have time for.

5. They frequently have agendas so vague that nobody is really sure of the goal. 

6. They often include at least one moron who inevitably gets his turn to waste everyone’s time with nonsense. 

7. Meetings procreate. One meeting leads to another meeting leads to another…

Do you agree with any of the points? I’m sure you’ll do. That’s it for now.. Unfortunately I have to go to a meeting in 10 minutes… What a perfect time to write this post.. Haha..