Meetings promote collaboration, decision-making, and strategy development, all essential to business operations. However, they can also be a huge waste of time. Each year, 24 billion hours are wasted on unproductive meetings. Not only is that bad for productivity, but it can also be detrimental to morale and your bottom line. As Basecamp founder Jason Fried […]
Scheduling meetings can be like playing Tetris and trying to fit busy schedules together. It has only become more challenging as remote work has become more prevalent and global teams have formed. Due to this, sending and receiving endless emails and proposals can be a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor. However, with the right tools, strategies, […]
Saving time in meetings can be especially valuable for executives, as their meetings are arguably vital to the persistence and development of a business. But unfortunately, these meetings can also take a lot of time, so it’s important for executives to be able to use that time efficiently. What measures can you take to save […]
It’s no secret that meetings are crucial to the modern workplace. After all, they often serve as a place to collaborate, make decisions, and communicate. However, even with good intentions, too long or poorly run meetings can harm more than help. As such, if you want to keep a productive and healthy work environment, you […]
Imagine a world where your boss is consistently on top of their game, navigating through their schedule with the precision of a maestro in a dazzling symphony. The secret to achieving this harmonious mastery lies in the art of Strategic Meeting Planning. Here are key factors that lead to optimal success, such as understanding the […]
Have you ever attended a meeting, workshop, seminar, or conference that was flawlessly executed? You know what I mean. It had the perfect venue, delicious food, seamless technology, and a smooth schedule. If you have, then you’ve experienced a meeting planner’s magic touch. Every week, there are approximately 55 million meetings in the United States. […]
What’s the bane of every worker’s existence? The answer will almost always be Meetings. Even though they are essential for brainstorming and collaboration, they can quickly become time-consuming. According to research, the average employee attends 62 meetings a month. Besides that, 31 hours are wasted on unproductive meetings. The result? We have a full calendar […]
Each of us has been there at some point in our lives. We’re stuck in what seems to be an endless, pointless meeting, fidgeting in our seats, wondering what could be done with the time instead. In reality, most meetings don’t achieve their full potential, leaving participants exhausted and frustrated. Further, a meta-analysis of over […]
Despite being an essential part of work life, meetings can also be time-consuming. In fact, Atlassian found that employees spend 31 hours a month in unproductive meetings. That’s a lot of time that isn’t being utilized for productive purposes. No wonder meetings are often described as the number one productivity killer. However, if you are […]
Let’s face it. Meetings are necessary evils. In addition, you might be required to take a Zoom call, attend another meeting, check Slack, and answer emails. Do you think that’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed at work and unable to complete any actual work? As it turns out, you’re right. The workplace has a […]
