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Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about those long and boring conference calls? Here’s a way to change all of that.
1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar, or conference call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5″ x 5″ is a good size. Divide the card into columns – five across and five down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks.
2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:
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synergy
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revisit
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benchmark
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fast track
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touch base
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strategic fit
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expeditious
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value-added
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result-driven
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mindset
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core competencies
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to tell you the truth (or “the truth is”)
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proactive
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empower (or empowerment)
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client focus(ed)
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best practice
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24/7
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win-win
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knowledge base
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paradigm
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bottom line
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out of the loop
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think outside the box
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at the end of the day
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game plan
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3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.
4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout “BULLSHIT!”
Testimonials from satisfied “Bull shit Bingo” players:
“I had been in the meeting for only five minutes when I won.” – Adam, Atlanta
“My attention span at meetings has improved dramatically.” – David, Florida
“What a gas! Meetings will never be the same for me after my first win.” – Dan, New York City
“The atmosphere was tense in the last process meeting as 14 of us waited for the fifth box.” – Ben, Denver
“The speaker was stunned as eight of us screamed ‘BULLSHIT!’ for the third time in two hours.” – Paul, Cleveland
Enjoy your meetings !!!
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