Client out of control! Need help!

[Richard Charles Holloway]

Chris,

you've received excellent advice from so many, I hesitate to add just
this thought.  it sounds to me (from what you wrote) that the manager
might be concerned that you've left a "free" spot in the middle of a
work day.  many managers want to ensure that "their people" aren't
squandering tax dollars by doing nothing productive during trainings and
meetings.  perhaps if you can identify the purpose for this "free time"
in a more productive context, the need to "fill" the time up with a key
note speaker will go away.

best of luck!

Doc

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