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Mark P. McDonald
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Mark McDonald, Ph.D., is a group vice president and head of research in Gartner Executive Programs. He is the co-author of The Social Organization with Anthony Bradley. Read Full Bio

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Its Fajita day — when you know its time to stop something and start something else

by Mark P. McDonald  |  June 12, 2009  |  Submit a Comment

A short post

As I attend conferences a few patterns emerge.  One is that on the last day of a multi-day event the conference planners inevitably serve Fajitas to the attendees, particularly in the U.S.  Its quick, its easy, and it gives you something to do with the roast and chicken served at the inevitable gala banquet the night before.  This has given rise to the term “fajita day” at least in my mind.  It is kind of like the fat lady singing, but updated to our multi-cultural world with no malice to gender, or weight condition but with a memorable focus on food.

Fajita day as it reminds me I will be having dinner at home that night.  Fajita day is a way the world has of telling you that something is coming to an end and that its time to move on.

So what is on your fajita day list? 

What are the things where the time has come to stop?

What are the things that you need to start?

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