I can see by yesterday's meeting that we must re-establish the ground rules for effective department meetings.
1. Be on time. My time and energy is just as important as yours (really mine is more important as I actually tend to be productive) so show up on time.
2. Be prepared. Read the memos people! If we are there to vote on something important, oh say like curriculum changes, hires, etc. read the memo in advance. The only thing more boring than watching your balding head bend over to read the previously circulated documents is having you read parts of them aloud. I am not amused!
3. Shut up! At some point, realize that no one wants to hear you speak when you are both late and unprepared. You are not that smart and not that witty. Hush up!
Can you tell how my department meeting went?
