I have done a lot of project management, since graduation. I was thrilled to be put in that role for several projects. I have learned that nothing gets people more irritated then 'Meeting Hell'. I can tell you that as a project manger and as a team member 'Meeting Hell' irritates me equally as much.
I define 'Meeting Hell' as going into one meeting and coming out scheduling three to four more and in those meetings scheduling more meetings. Soon enough no one is actually working and the project is falling further and further behind schedule. That's 'Meeting Hell'.
My first piece of advise is that the best way to stop meeting hell is don't start (like smoking). If you are already in meeting hell or would like my advise in preventing 'Meeting Hell', your going to have to wait for my next posts.
I am starting this series as a way of helping others deal with 'Meeting Hell'. I am also hoping that people will share there experiences on their blogs or in my comments. You are also welcome to email me with stories and I will post the good ones.
Note: I graduated from Virginia Tech on May 15th 2004, with degree a in CS (for those of you wondering).