Theory: idea that meetings are inherently wasteful/unproductive is perpetuated by execs to keep employees from situations of power/influence
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90% of power and influence is exercised in 1:1 undeclared meetings.
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But I think that 10% is needed to consolidate/consummate the influence. See: Little Finger in game of thrones
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Routine meetings are important, but not for power/influence. Mostly for painful info consensus labor. Proof-of-consultation mining.
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I don’t know I count some meetings as pivotal events in my life. When real/true things are said it can change the fate of orgs and lives
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Sure but that doesn't falsify the claim that most meetings are a waste of time. Makework accumulating out of incompetence and apathy.
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One certainty: If you have a meeting where there is a Happening, there will be more meetings. The purpose? Hope for The Happening.
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