31/05/2011

For those that struggle to stay awake in meetings you can while away the time by playing Bored-Room Bingo.

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:

•  synergy
•  strategic fit
•  core competencies
•  best practice
•  bottom line
•  revisit
•  take that off-line
•  24/7
•  out of the loop
•  benchmark
•  value-added
•  proactive
•  win-win
•  think outside the box
•  fast track
•  result-driven
•  empower (or empowerment)
•  knowledge base
•  at the end of the day
•  touch base
•  mindset
•  client focus(ed)
•  paradigm
•  game plan
•  leverage

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 "Bored-room  Bingo!"

5. Be sure to congratulate your fellow meeting attendees on the quality of their bulldust.