
Many companies send out generic meeting invites for events or discussions that may not be relevant to every proposed attendee. Here are ten ways I’ve saved my sanity by avoiding meetings, which either don’t need to happen or don’t need to involve me. Lastly, the concept of a meeting fits poorly into the global society we’re slowing merging with, such that we often have coworkers and contacts spread around the globe, making it difficult to conduct a meeting during a timeframe appropriate for all. I’ve also observed (from a cynical standpoint I admit) that more and more people seem averse to reading and writing and consider a face-to-face discussion or phone call a preferable alternative. I don’t have a lot of spare time, and I need to make the most out of the hours I put in. I’m opposed to unnecessary meetings because I work in IT where every moment of the day counts.

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SEE: Leadership spotlight: How to make meetings worthwhile (Tech Pro Research) As a hint: You can tell people’s attention spans are suffering if they drag out their phones or ask questions, which need repeating. It’s understandable why there is a strong corporate mindset to “get everyone in a room” (whether physical or virtual), but a lot of time can end up wasted if the appropriate resources aren’t present, unnecessary attendees are invited, or the discussion is inadequate or goes awry.

IT management software: The ultimate buyer’s guideĬISOs are taking on more responsibilities - and burning out How to recruit and hire an Operations Research AnalystĢ022 tech conferences and events to add to your calendar This is especially problematic in larger companies. Company meetings can be helpful to communicate ideas, establish project goals, and identify responsibilities, but they can also be a huge drain on your productivity if misused.
