Working remotely from home has unique challenges, and one of the most common is having too many meetings. When colleagues can't pop by your desk to have a quick chat, they tend to schedule more meetings instead. It’s no secret that too many meetings can lead to a decrease in productivity. It's not uncommon for remote and in-office employees to have meetings all day (or at least most of the day), leaving little time for actual work.
This is what happens when there are too many meetings — important tasks get put off, deadlines get missed, and stress levels rise. Many people argue that less meetings mean more productivity. While it's important to have regular check-ins with your team, it's also essential to make sure that these meetings are productive and necessary. By setting clear agendas, keeping meetings focused, and only inviting the necessary participants, you can reduce the number of meetings and increase your team's productivity.
More Focuswise resources for preventing meeting mayhem:
Drowning in Meetings and Messages: 3 Ways to Improve Your Work Equation Forbes Article by Curt Steinhorst
Focuswise Meeting Guide A best practice checklist for making the most of meetings
Drowning in Meetings and Messages Podcast by Curt Steinhorst
New from Focuswise:
Train your team to conquer distraction with life-long habits they'll develop in the FocusFit Challenge, an exciting new program Curt developed in partnership with Nike.
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