tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post1234981286252722424..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 10 Things Everyone is Thinking About During a Meeting at WorkAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-44058587878988928002008-10-02T17:51:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:51:00.000-05:00Bonnie,Oh, those are great ones...especially about...Bonnie,<BR/>Oh, those are great ones...especially about the blog. I'm always doing that! Thanks for adding.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-33910590392849236382008-10-02T17:43:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:43:00.000-05:00- What should I blog about when I get back to my d...- What should I blog about when I get back to my desk?<BR/>- Can anyone hear my stomach growling?<BR/><BR/>And I totally agree with Shawn. Fewer meetings, more action. The surest way to NOT get something done is to assign it to a committee. <BR/><BR/>Great blog! :-)Trendsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825252633996281810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-70307344053128665042008-09-30T21:10:00.000-05:002008-09-30T21:10:00.000-05:00Marianne,Ha! And don't forget to add the M&...Marianne,<BR/>Ha! And don't forget to add the M&Ms!!<BR/>Good stuff...thanks for adding to the list.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-90587266127149696132008-09-30T20:20:00.000-05:002008-09-30T20:20:00.000-05:00… a gallon of milk; a loaf of bread; no, I’ll get ...… a gallon of milk; a loaf of bread; no, I’ll get two loaves of bread this time; a bag of flour; another case of Diet Coke; …<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your blog!<BR/>MarianneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-29347609323353625752008-09-29T20:03:00.000-05:002008-09-29T20:03:00.000-05:00Erika,Aha! Now we know that when we hear the clack...Erika,<BR/>Aha! Now we know that when we hear the clack of the computer keys you're not "taking notes" -- you're playing! I guess that's better than the people who shop while on a conference call!:)<BR/>Thanks for posting.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-31351694362205426202008-09-29T18:19:00.000-05:002008-09-29T18:19:00.000-05:00At my old job I used to write down all the snarky ...At my old job I used to write down all the snarky phrases I wanted to say in response to my boss' aggravating excuses for staff meetings.<BR/><BR/>Now, during conference calls, I'm almost always playing tetris while listening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-59840712606085530302008-09-28T09:17:00.000-05:002008-09-28T09:17:00.000-05:00Dan,I even know executives who play this game...es...Dan,<BR/>I even know executives who play this game...especially if an employee is known to be long-winded and full of jargon when giving a report.<BR/>Ha!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-51868348838799110942008-09-28T05:38:00.000-05:002008-09-28T05:38:00.000-05:00Anita - Sometimes I play buzzword bingo. It forces...Anita - <BR/>Sometimes I play buzzword bingo. It forces you to listen, and it looks like you're taking notes.Dan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634914124037453298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-11620351402426635502008-09-27T21:53:00.000-05:002008-09-27T21:53:00.000-05:00Shawn,I like the standing meetings, also. But I ca...Shawn,<BR/>I like the standing meetings, also. But I can go one better...near my office one day I saw a group of people walking the streets around their office, carrying notepads and taking notes while this one guy was talking. I saw one of the people later and asked about it...she said it was a meeting! The boss has them walk while they talk, so they get exercise, and keep the talking very efficient and on topic. I'll bet when it's very cold or very hot outside, they cut those meetings WAY short!<BR/>Thanks for posting.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-27713166488600426962008-09-27T21:04:00.000-05:002008-09-27T21:04:00.000-05:00“When are we going to stop meeting to talk about w...“When are we going to stop meeting to talk about what needs to be done so we can actually spend time getting it done?” As you can probably tell, I’m a big fan of standing meetings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-67865992103605436182008-09-26T13:30:00.000-05:002008-09-26T13:30:00.000-05:00Ian,You absolutely captured the feeling of being h...Ian,<BR/>You absolutely captured the feeling of being held prisoner in a boring meeting where the same old stuff is rehashed again and again and the only hope of survival is caffeine! Excellent additions!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-15508033201640696682008-09-26T12:26:00.000-05:002008-09-26T12:26:00.000-05:00I like these 10 things friday post.- Didn't we tal...I like these 10 things friday post.<BR/><BR/>- Didn't we talked about this last time?<BR/>- Ain't this meeting suppose to end 1/2 hr ago?<BR/>- Damn it, I forgot to bring my coffee into the meeting....zzzzzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-21976171167479947012008-09-26T09:27:00.000-05:002008-09-26T09:27:00.000-05:00Diane,LOL! Great addition!Diane,<BR/>LOL! Great addition!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-13730029152409764772008-09-26T09:21:00.000-05:002008-09-26T09:21:00.000-05:00I should've gotten a manicure.I should've gotten a manicure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com