Multitude of North Stars

Another comic on the meeting theme! So the North Star is aptly named because it can be used as a guide to head whichever direction since finding it shows you which way is north. If you have several North Stars, you are in confusion. Unless maybe they are used like Orion's Belt? Not sure what that belt is used for, but it's easy to find in the sky. I remember learning the constellations in elementary school and thinking what the heck were these ancient people seeing? How is the lopsided 'W' a queen of unrivaled beauty? But learning about the sky is kinda cool - to be able to navigate is helpful too. Going to a Dark Sky location is totally worth it to see the multitudes of stars - I went to one out West and it was amazing! 

Text:
A: So in this meeting, we will discuss these three topics - let's think of them as three North Stars.
B: We are so lost.
C: *confused*

C: 

Pitchfork Presentation

 

Sometimes you take your wins where you can. Unveiling a new project can get some backlash, especially if people have their own opinions (as most do) and communication isn't clear on all sides. I drew this comic in a business meeting then forgot about the comic until I found my notes several weeks later. But the important thing is I found the comic and digitalized it (could have done a side-by-side of the sketch and the digital except I threw away the notes after digitalizing so whoops). 

Text:
L: I think your presentation went well.
M: How so?
L: I didn't see anyone sharpening pitchforks.

Honesty

 

I feel like when people say this, they're about to state something that they just want everyone to agree with and not question. And if that statement is something objectionable or awkward, the above response is kind of warranted. If the statement is super out there (i.e. "let's be honest here - we all know we're living on the moon"), it's hard to come up with any response due to the whaaaaaaaaaaat factor. 

Text:
A: I mean, let's be honest here -
B: Let's not.

No Questions

 

Well, my corporate comics are drawing to a close, as my last day is on Friday. I'm sure I'll still think of some, since I've been in the workforce for a decade and have plenty of friends still in the workforce, but there will probably be more mom-themed ones in the future. But related to this comic, I have been in many meetings where someone asks to ask a question and I do kind of dream about just shutting them down. But that would not be good for team communication or harmony. But it would be memorable.

Text:
Title: Bold Move
R: Can I ask a question?
L: No.
R: ...
L: The next agenda item is xyz...

Meeting Review

 

I misheard something like this at work and it fit. Normally called a recap, but after some meetings it's better said this way. I'm grateful for remote work where you can doodle without people watching you (and also you can do some code review when the topic isn't relevant to you specifically). But many meetings are good and helpful and it's nice to know what all the company is doing, even if they go to a level that's not specifically relevant to me. 

Text:
A: As we wrap up this three hour meeting, let's take the last fifteen minutes to recrap what we've covered so far.
B,C: *frustration*

Suggestions Part 2

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