The goal of any team meeting is to share information, have valuable discussions and get everyone on the same page. However, surveys consistently show that employees feel meetings waste too much time that could be spent on more productive efforts.
Company leaders can combat this problem by prioritizing efficiency in any necessary meetings and eliminating unnecessary ones. Not sure where or how to start making cuts to the number of mandatory employee meetings you have?
Lori Harris is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council, and Managing Partner of Harris Whitesell Consulting.