Message #64115

[laurafmcdermott]

I have worked at a place that was so negative, a manager instituted a "no-no" policy during meetings.  No one was allowed to say "no", or any variation of the word.  Any response had to have a positive spin.  Even if the speaker disagreed with the suggestion, he/she had to phrase their disagreement using all positive words.  For a while, nothing much got done at meetings, but after a few months things really started to turn around (not just due to this rule, but in conjunction with other changes being made).

Just a thought....if the higher-ups have concerns, they may want to consider the no-no policy!