SWOT Analysis: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

There are a series of questions you should ask yourself BEFORE you start marketing if you really wan ... - Debbie LaChusa

Marketing Automation - A critical segment of CRM

Customer Relationship Management (CRM), involves using a software application to automate marketing ... - J B

Knowing When to Hire a Bookkeeper

Do you love the thought of handling the financial books for your business? For most of us, unless yo ... - Cynthia Morse

Daycare Management Software Saves Business Owners Money

Daycare Management Software has lessened the load of administrative tasks on daycare business owners ... - Matt Menster

Handling "I'm Not Interested"

Have you ever called someone to schedule an appointment and their immediate response was "I'm not in ... - Will Turner

Main Page » Business & Commerce » Leadership & Supervision

Why My Cat Won't Attend Meetings

It was part of her job - to attend meetings held without an agenda. Now, after attending a few, she refuses to attend. Here's why.

1) No one asks her to help.

Olivia always comes prepared to be part of the action. She puts on her best fur, fluffs up her whiskers, and sharpens her claws. But people treat her as if she's just a cute little pet. Sometimes they don't even notice her when she enters the room. As you might expect, she gets mad when people ignore her. So she takes a nap.

2) It's difficult to nap.

Usually, only a few people talk. But they use loud voices. While this seems to scare the other attendees into silence, it still makes it hard to sleep. She especially dislikes jokes because they cause an outburst of laughter, and that jolts her awake. Certainly, no one likes to be awakened by a loud noise.

3) They don't take breaks.

Olivia detests lengthy marathon meetings that go on and on without a break. She wonders if any of the people in these meetings were ever shown how to care for their basic comfort. When I suggested that she ask them to set up a litter box, Olivia curtly told me that she prefers a little privacy.

4) The attendees behave like mice.

Every cat knows that if you want to catch something, you have to watch it. But people in meetings have an attention span that would embarrass a mouse. They dart and dash about, nibbling on everything without focusing on anything. It makes her nervous to watch them.

5) They drop what they catch.

Cats know that once you catch something, you bring it home. After all, that's why you caught it. But people drop an idea and rush off to talk about something else. They don't even play with it. Olivia wonders if they know they caught something.

By the way, what are your meetings like?

You can meet Olivia at: http://www.stevekaye.com/staff-olivia.htm

Author: Steve Kaye

Author Bio:

- - - Steve Kaye helps leaders hold effective meetings. He is an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator, author, and speaker. His meeting facilitation and leadership workshops create success for everyone. Call 714-528-1300 for details. Visit www.stevekaye.com for a free report.

This article can be searched using: Why My Cat Won't Attend Meetings, Business & Commerce, Leadership & Supervision, risk management

The Easiest Ways to Write An E-book

Alternatives to Adsense for Bloggers

Project Management Confidence

Do You Have the Personality for IT Consultation?

Leadership: Stoking The Success Train

Lead Generation Company Includes Cheque With Sales Letter

Protect Yourself from Meetings

Hooking Up On The Internet

How the Humble Ice Cube Made Business History

Why Communicate When Nothing Happens?



Tour & Travel

Self Healing

Fashion & Relationships

Realty & Property

Culture & Art

Automobiles

Fitness & Health

Online & Indoor Games

Software & Networking

Recreation & Entertainment

Shopping Online

Healthcare & Medicine

Careers & Employment

Sports

Business & Commerce

Events & News

Children

Finance & Investment

Government & Politics

Eating & Drinking

Garden & Home

Education & Reference

Science & Research

Society & Communities

Main Page -> Privacy Policy -> Terms & Conditions

Why My Cat Won't Attend Meetings

Related Articles