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Ask the AI: Series 1: Is Prolonged Meeting Duration a Symptom of System Deficiency?

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The ubiquitous nature of meetings in modern organizational life often prompts a critical question: does the tendency for meetings to extend beyond their scheduled duration signify an underlying deficiency within the system? This literature review explores various perspectives on meeting length, drawing upon research published in leading journals such as the Academy of Management Review , Journal of Applied Psychology , Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , Small Group Research , and Harvard Business Review . While acknowledging that some complex topics necessitate extended deliberation, a significant body of literature across these publications suggests that consistently lengthy meetings frequently point towards fundamental flaws in organizational structure, communication practices, and meeting management efficacy. One prominent area of concern, frequently discussed in the Academy of Management Review and Journal of Applied Psychology , revolves around poor meeting pl...

Call for Regulation of Regional Tourism

“…When Bhutan opened to foreign tourist in the 1970s, our leaders resisted the temptations to harness the quick fortunes from mass tourism and was instead was prescient to formulate a visionary policy of High Value-Low Volume tourism. The wisdom of our tourism policy has led to the emergence of a strong Brand Bhutan - an exclusive destination.” -His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Ever since Bhutan started welcoming foreign tourist in 1970s Bhutan became one of the top scorers as an exclusive tourist destination. Our country was able to harness the immense potential of tourism under the precondition of comprehensive planning and visionary leadership of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck. With “High Value-Low Volume” tourism policy, tourism is one of biggest revenue earners that contribute to our economic development. The cautious planning and visionary policy not only generated substantial revenue but also shielded us from many of the negative impacts and pitfalls o...