On: Meetings: Where Work Goes to Die

[cpeterso]

I think the no phones/laptops rule is more about "no checking email or Facebook" than "don't look up needed information".

I've been to many meetings where I am the only person without a laptop. Most people are zoning out on email, which circularly reinforces that meetings are a waste of time so you better bring your laptop so you can at least catch up on your email. ;)