I hate how my boss always goes on loooong monologue. What could take an hour of meeting turns into 3 hours.

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Ask your boss to be more inclusive. Everyone replies with their thoughts and ask him to discuss each bullet and share thoughts from everyone equally. Give each person a set amount of time to express their points including the boss. Let the boss know that experimenting with something like this allows for a more inclusive environment and a better idea of his teams point of view.

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