Christine Burgmer | Blog

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The UK’s new prime minster, David Cameron, has banned his cabinet ministers from using mobile phones and Blackberrys in meetings.  You might like to read the BBC News article here.

What do you think?  Should people be allowed to take their mobile phones and Blackberrys into meetings?  What are the rules at your place of work?

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