The Perfect Meeting (But Not Really...) Tutorial

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everyone was seated around a sleek large table.

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The computers gleamed.

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The agenda was clear,

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and the air was scented with a gentle pine fragrance.

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Julian,

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the super project manager,

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had orchestrated the perfect meeting.

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He'd chosen the ideal location,

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the right people,

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not too many,

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defined the stakes,

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the objectives.

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The agenda was detailed,

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information to be conveyed,

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topics to discuss,

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decisions to make,

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work to distribute.

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Everything was ready,

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but as the meeting began,

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one could feel a glacial cold more intense than the air conditioning set at 68

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°F.

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Julian was as tense as a guitar string.

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His hands were sweaty,

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his gaze evasive,

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and even though his PowerPoint slides were worthy of a design award,

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his interaction with the team was more like

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a clumsy dance than a harmonious symphony.

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He seemed like a well-oiled robot that stress rendered inoperative.

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From the start,

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perplexed looks were exchanged among the participants.

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Despite the impeccable organization,

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things were not going smoothly.

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A palpable tension filled the room.

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Like a note of discordant music.

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Why was Julian so stressed despite his perfect preparation

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during the coffee break,

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the insightful Marie pulled him aside.

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Julian,

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you've organized everything perfectly,

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but do you know what's missing?

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I think I lack self-confidence,

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he replied.

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Yes,

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partly,

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but that's not the most missing thing.

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It's your lack of trust in the team that's creating the most stress,

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your lack of confidence in us,

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and even your lack of connection with us.

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You're like a chef who has the best recipe and the best ingredients,

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but who refuses to touch them and doesn't believe in them.

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Julian realized that despite all the preparation,

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trust,

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and closeness towards the team were the missing ingredients.

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Technique alone is not enough.

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The human element is at the heart of the project.

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Without love and trust,

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even the most perfectly prepared meeting

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can turn sour.

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