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“I find most meetings are a waste of time, because they are so ill-prepared and there's little opportunity for true synergy in producing better solutions than what anyone originally thought of. So I work hard to only attend those meetings that have strategic importance and miss all kinds of other…” quote by Stephen Covey
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“I find most meetings are a waste of time, because they are so ill-prepared and there's little opportunity for true synergy in producing better solutions than what anyone originally thought of. So I work hard to only attend those meetings that have strategic importance and miss all kinds of other seemingly urgent meetings.”

Stephen Covey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Meetings waste time when unprepared and lacking synergy; attend only strategically important ones.

In simple terms: Avoid unproductive meetings; focus on strategic ones.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize strategic meetings.

Themes

productivity time management strategic focus

Mood

frustrated determined

Type

advice professional

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • team leadership
  • decision making

Key Concepts

synergy meeting efficiency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess a meeting's strategic value?
  • What criteria define true synergy?
A Different Perspective

May miss unexpected opportunities in informal gatherings.

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