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Communicate in meetings

Communicate in meetings

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Communicate in meetings

- Meetings are a channel that we rely on heavily in the workplace. More so than we might realize. An Australian-based software company estimates that most employees attend 62 meetings per month. Half of the time spent in those meetings is unproductive leading to their frightful conclusion that you and I are each likely to waste 31 hours this month in meetings. Look at your calendar last month. Are you coming in pretty close to that estimated 62 meetings? I was. Given that we spend so much time in meetings, I want to share two tips that will instantly improve the effectiveness of your meetings. Neither one will cost you a dime and both are quick, easy changes to make. First, make a minor adjustment to your agenda to improve the efficiency of your meetings. Most agendas look something like this. Strategy realignment. Quarterly sales. Regional marketing plans. I suggest that you add an objective to each agenda item…

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