1,092 - Keeping a Meeting On Track
Don’t you hate it when people keep talking at a meeting you want to end? Learn how to deal with that situation in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:10
Explanations: 3:46
Fast dialog: 16:31
Lynda: Could I say one more thing about that?
Bruce: I’m afraid we’re running short on time. Maybe we could wrap up this discussion now.
Lynda: Before we leave this topic, though, I really think we should talk about next year’s plans.
Bruce: That’s outside the scope of this meeting. We can put it on the ...
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