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February 14, 2025

83%: meetings are a waste of time.

Yet, you spent 23 hours a week in them!

When meetings dominate the calendar,

Productivity takes a hit.

Time gets wasted.

Senior executives agree. 83% say meetings are time-wasters. 

And that's not all:

→ 62% say meetings miss out on team building

→ 64% say meetings steal time from deep thinking

→ 71% say meetings are unproductive and inefficient

Yet they still average 23 hours a week in meetings. 🤯

Employees spend 31 hours a month in meetings.

Imagine having all that time to actually get work done.

Meeting culture is killing productivity.

Here's what I tell clients - there's a better way:

☑ Cut the clutter (and be ruthless).

Cancel all recurring meetings that don't deliver value.

☑ Agenda is a must.

No clear purpose, no meeting. Keep it sharp & focused.

☑ Use technology instead.

Quick chats, emails, Looms, shared docs save hours.

☑ Smaller is smarter.

Limit attendees to those who really need to be there.

☑ Watch the clock.

Set a strict time limit. Make 30 mins your max.

☑ Give an opt-out option.

Not essential? Let them skip it. Respect their time.

☑ Prioritize impact.

If it won't benefit the bottom line or team well-being, scrap it.

Lead by example.

Give your team the gift of time.

They'll deliver results you never imagined possible.

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