Ruthless! Studies have shown our colleagues judge our scrolling – but we know very well that phones are distraction machines. Don’t trust yourself? Set a timer and stand up! Popularised by Silicon Valley, the stand-up meeting is designed for brevity – the longer you stand, the more uncomfortable you’ll get. If meetings are unavoidable, try scheduling them for 15 minutes. Research shows that we can only pay attention for 10 to 18 minutes before checking out. Try the 15-minute meeting on for sizeĬalling all efficiency aficionados. A 2-minute read can help non-attendees to stay in the loop in a fraction of the time. Meeting minutes are meeting manners, so assign one person to note down significant discussions, critical decisions and next steps. Trust us there’s no FOMO when it comes to meetings. The leaner the invite list, the more time it leaves for the uninvited to get on with it. You are meeting to move forward on something, so here’s a simple structure: What do we need to share? What do we need to decide? What are the following actions required? Assign the tasks using a what, when and (importantly), who framework. One person prepping an agenda is far faster than many people figuring it out on the fly (unless its a one-on-one meeting, in which case, do it together!). In one sentence, can you describe why you are meeting? The purpose should be clear before you join if it’s not, it’s worth asking. Do you even need a meeting?īefore you flick out yet another invite, mentally go through this checklist: 2. These six meeting hacks are backed by science – so let’s reclaim our precious time. Give people space, and we’ll fill it! Case in point, meetings never ever ever finish early, do they? Harvard Business Review estimates that we are losing billions from wasted time – not including the hours we spend grumbling about our jammed calendars. Someone is checking their phone, someone is doing other work, and you’re probably organising your household chores. Next time you’re at the 50-minute mark, look around. Many Employees Eagerly Talking (see what we did there?) is the best-case scenario.
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