Inefficient, unproductive meetings may be the single biggest waster of time, energy and money for all involved. In one poll, 90 percent of managers said half the meetings they attended were either unnecessary or totally ineffective. While nobody loves them, meetings are an inescapable part of the modern workplace. For most, attendance is often mandatory.
Do you have meetings often? If so, conduct an anonymous poll of those involved and ask them a simple question: "Are most of our meetings necessary and productive, or are they usually a waste of time?" You may be surprised by the response.
Meetings can become a very costly expense. If a meeting is to take place, it should be both vital and productive, or it should not be held at all. Here are some tips and techniques to make your meetings more productive.