After nine long years, The Office is coming to an end Thursday night. And while there are plenty of things we'll miss -- Jim and Dwight's pranks, Kevin's one-liners, and all the Andy drama -- no one will ever replace the man who started it all.
In honor of the show's finale, we decided to review the management stylings of Michael Scott and share a few nuggets of workplace wisdom we’ve gained from him over the years.
1. After sitting at your desk all day, sometimes you just need to move.
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2. Bring snacks, and you’ll instantly make friends at the office.
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3. Keep meetings engaging by adding a little variety.
4. Stick to your guns.
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5. Inspire your employees with motivational quotes.
6. Make time for team bonding.
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7. Celebrate even the little wins.
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8. Sometimes, you just have to wing it.
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9. Never forget why you wanted to be a boss in the first place.