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Let’s face it — most meetings are just distractions.

But there’s a way to reclaim your team’s time and productivity.

The truth is, during most meetings, people are multitasking. In fact, many professionals feel their most productive moments happen while they’re half-listening to yet another unproductive discussion. It’s no surprise that unnecessary meetings are one of the top frustrations for many workers.

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Your time matters. So does your team’s. Every wasted minute in a meeting is time stolen from real, valuable work.

Let’s flip the script on meetings:

1. Hold fewer meetings

Less talking, more doing. Less planning, more action.

2. Ask before hitting ‘send’ on that invite:

• Is this meeting truly necessary?
• Could a quick call or an email accomplish the same goal?

3. When a meeting is essential, make it count:

• Set a clear agenda and stick to it.
• Start on time, stay focused, and make sure everyone…