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Why Meetings Go Wrong (And How to Fix Them)

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27:15 | Nov 5th, 2019

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Steven Rogelberg, a professor at UNC Charlotte, has spent decades researching workplace meetings and reports that many of them are a waste of time. Why? Because the vast majority of managers aren't tr...Show More



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yesitsamerica recommended:May 25th, 2021

MEETINGS MEETINGS AND MORE MEETINGS 1 - your meetings can last 15 minutes, no more 2 - meeting- free days 3 - are you hosting the meeting? Embrace that role, you requested someone’s time, now use it wisely. 4 - frame your agendas as questions (meetings should be dynamic, not FYI. Assign differe...Show More

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dannyMay 25th, 2021

15 minute meetings!! love meeting- free days. makes me joyful to be in the zone and not have to worry about schedules.

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mm recommended:Jun 22nd, 2020

Lots of good tips on tricks on how to practice good team meeting hygiene because it’s probably the most expensive activity for most companies and orgs. Key takeaways: If you called the meeting, treat yourself as a host. Reduce multitasking and aim for active participation through meeting design and ...Show More

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mmJun 22nd, 2020

@aliceko Episode on good meeting hygiene.

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