Bill Gates — a fine speech, and a lesson in the power of time management
Posted by Stephen on February 20th, 2007
Bill Gates was speaking this morning at the National Arts Centre about the coming decade of change in the world’s ongoing digital revolution.
It was a very good presentation, and the speech was very well received. What impressed me as well was that he said he’d speak for 20 minutes, and then he did.
Twenty minutes on the future of technology and its impact on our lives.
The lesson for me? If that only took 20 minutes, then odds are good the longest any speech should be, ever, is 20 minutes.
The event started on time, ended early, and Mr. Gates is now the proud recipient of an Ottawa Senators jersey to boot.
Welcome to Ottawa, Mr. Gates — please come back soon.
