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<p><strong>Step 1: Investigate online streaming<br />
</strong>Investigate ways to watch March Madness basketball online. March Madness on Demand provides live streaming video to your computer or mobile device; go to NCAA.com for information. But be warned: Some companies install software that blocks streaming video — or slows action to a crawl.</p>
<p><strong>Step 2: Run a pool</strong> <br />
Volunteer to run your office pool. The person in charge of everyone’s brackets has to watch March Madness basketball at work to keep on top of the scores, right?</p>
<p><strong>Step 3: Schedule strategically</strong> <br />
Get in early on game days and schedule meetings in the morning so you can tackle a little actual work before the first games tip around noon Eastern time. Just remember to keep a low profile: Even if your team is playing, keep school paraphernalia to a minimum.</p>
<p>If you’re on the West Coast, try to get important business out of the way when your least favorite teams are playing.</p>
<p><strong>Step 4: Be cagey<br />
</strong>If you have a headset, wear it while watching games so co-workers will think you’re on an important call and can’t be disturbed. If you must attend a meeting, bring your laptop or mobile device and surreptitiously monitor the action on mute. Murmur your assent every now and then so you appear engaged.</p>
<p>When the March Madness live stream cuts out — and it will — refrain from cursing or slamming something in frustration.</p>
<p><strong>Step 5: Get out of work<br />
</strong>Prefer to watch the games from the comfort of your couch? Lay the groundwork for a bout with the flu in the days leading up to March Madness. Just don’t post any enthusiastic online updates during the games, or you’ll blow your cover.</p>
<p>If you require a minor medical or dental procedure that involves home recovery, schedule it for the day before March Madness begins.</p>
<p><strong>Step 6: Get your company involved</strong> <br />
Can’t watch the games online or take a few sick days? Launch a campaign to allow employees to watch March Madness basketball at work in the open, explaining that it would boost morale and, in turn, productivity. The bosses just might buy it.</p>
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