In the modern workplace, meetings have become the default setting for collaboration—yet too often, they’re also the single greatest drain on productivity, energy, and momentum. Is your calendar filled with gatherings that lack purpose, direction, or clear outcomes? The solution isn’t fewer meetings; it’s better ones. This is where Meeting Hygiene comes in. What is Meeting Hygiene? Meeting Hygiene is the disciplined framework of practices and norms that ensure every meeting is purposeful, inclusive, efficient, and outcome-driven. It moves meetings from being passive calendar obligations to active, valuable working sessions that respect participants' time and intelligence. Think of it as the operational standard for how your team gathers: it governs the why, who, how, and what next of every interaction. Good meeting hygiene transforms vague discussions into decisive action. The High Cost of Poor Meetings (Why This Matters) The data is staggering: professionals spend an average of 1...
African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) wallowing in the mud ... (46323861365).jpg The following story is purely fiction, similarities in names and places are all but mare coincidences and are products of the writer's imagination As Sakuni embraced his role as the head of the indigenous intelligence branch in Northern Rhodesia, he discovered himself entangled within a labyrinth of intrigue and deceit, far beyond his initial expectations. His days became a symphony of deciphering coded messages, dissecting covert reports, and nurturing a network of informants spanning the rugged landscapes of the region. The enigmatic Jason, Colonial head of intelligence, became an ever-present figure in Sakuni's life. A tall, imposing figure with an uncanny ability to untangle intricate plots and anticipate impending threats, Jason's fearsome reputation was tempered by his trust in Sakuni's instincts and abilities. He frequently sought Sakuni's counsel on matters deemed too delic...