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.Β
And that's not all:
β 62% say meetings miss out on team building
β 64% say meetings steal time from deep thinking
β 71% say meetings are unproductive and inefficient
Yet they still average 23 hours a week in meetings. π€―
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:
β Cut the clutter (and be ruthless).
Cancel all recurring meetings that don't deliver value.
β Agenda is a must.
No clear purpose, no meeting. Keep it sharp & focused.
β Use technology instead.
Quick chats, emails, Looms, shared docs save hours.
β Smaller is smarter.
Limit attendees to those who really need to be there.
β Watch the clock.
Set a strict time limit. Make 30 mins your max.
β Give an opt-out option.
Not essential? Let them skip it. Respect their time.
β 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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