This is Why Your Meetings Are a Total Waste of Time

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“Raise your hand if you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, ‘That was a complete waste of time.’

I know I have. Way too many times. It turns out, I’m not alone. There are between 36 and 56 million meetings every day in the U.S, and yearly cost of ineffective meetings is $70-$283 billions to the economy.

It’s crazy, right?

Meetings should be about sparking ideas, connecting with people, and getting stuff done. But sometimes, they feel more like a waste of time. I’ve seen people staring at their watches, smartphones, counting down the minutes until they can escape.

The good news?

Make the Most of What’s Available

Before Meetings

• Easy-to-use apps: Select a simple team app that connects all participants.
• Standardize on one technology: Everyone should use the same technology to avoid wasting time figuring it out.

During Meetings

• Mind-mapping apps: Capture and organize ideas effectively.
• Interactive whiteboards: Collaborate and brainstorm seamlessly.

After Meetings

• Gauge meeting effectiveness: Use polls or surveys to measure the success and…