That's ok unless the person doing the droning is Senior Management, they tend to take umbrage at such interventions. They are usually the worst culprits too.

This technique has worked on several of my bosses (VPs and a company President). You have be careful with the timing and delivery, but droning bosses can be stopped and redirected. You might need to extend the technique to call upon their desire to appear to be competent bosses.

"Boss, that sounds like an aweful situation you were in. We're lucky to have your experience in this meeting. As you sit here now, can you see bits of it that look like what we're facing? We could use the benefit of our experience."

That's laying it on a bit thick. Adjust according to your boss's personal style.

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