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A helpful strategy to avoid "meeting madness" is evaluating whether the subject or problem is actually worthy of a meeting. Perhaps the leaders are trying to avoid taking a decision or face the consequences of such a decision based on the fact that it ...

Here's what I think is version of the same story but not behind a paywall. See: https://biz.crast.net/inside-the-audacious-plan-to-use-10000-nuclear-microreactors-to-rid-the-world-of-coal/ This article focuses on Last Energy and their efforts to build ...

Sorry, Vito. Some publications will let non-subscribers read a few articles each month for free. A quick synopsis: Using open-source design and mostly off-the-shelf components, a U.S. company is building small light-water reactors composed of 9 shipping ...

True 💯 ------------------------------ Rumaan Sharief N S.M.ASCE STUDENT Guddenahalli ------------------------------ ...

I check if meetings are organized from upfront and behind. Before the meeting starts, everyone involved should know what the meeting is about, and how long it will be. That way, all the people have reasonable time to prepare and contribute During ...

Hi William: The article requires a subscription for me to open. ------------------------------ Vito Rotondi, (Retired) Arch. S.E. P.E. Life M ASCE Westmont Illinois ------------------------------

I agree, Tahir. A strong chair ensures that everyone has a chance to be heard but no one is allowed to talk too much. ------------------------------ William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., D.CE, D.NE, F.ASCE ENGINEER Columbus MS ------------------------------

Update: Here's a new story about a plan to use 10,000 mini-reactors -- 200MW each -- to replace coal fired units in Europe. https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2023/02/03/inside-the-audacious-plan-to-use-10000-nuclear-microreactors-to-wean-the-world-off-oil/?sh=756a87296536&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailydozen&cdlcid=622b95376e1a1d121110aeb2 ...

I have found the referred prospectus website quite illuminating. Thanks for bringing it up. Here are some excerpts I quickly picked up from this site . . . These systemic designers are skilled polymaths who have the ability to ...

Once the attendees, dates, subject matter and objectives are defined, the practice I learned as a meeting lead (especially recurring meeting) was 1) Send out meeting agenda ahead of time.  2) Have those presenting provide as much information/data available ...