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What does it mean?
A humorous twist on directing instructions using poultry as a metaphor for noise.
In plain terms
Be quiet unless you make noise.
What can you take from it?
Humor can clarify instructions.

Where it applies

  • film set
  • teamwork
  • management

Putting it to work

  • use humor
  • set clear rules
  • manage attention

Questions to consider

  • How do you manage a team?
  • When is humor appropriate?

Another view

Too much humor can undermine authority.

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