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Reduce the time you spend in meetings

Reduce the time you spend in meetings

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Reduce the time you spend in meetings

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- So, let's talk about meetings. If you're like most professionals, you probably have a lot of them. In fact, according to a study by the software development firm, Atlassian, the average employee attends 62 meetings per month. Think about all your staff meetings and conference calls. Perhaps not surprisingly, Atlassian's research shows that 31 of those hours are wasted in meetings each month. What if you could take back three to four hours of your life every single week? You may be able to do just that if you get smart about how to limit the number of meetings you attend. It may sound impossible, especially if it's an ingrained part of your corporate culture, but it's not. Here's how to do it and explain it to your boss. First, for every meeting invitation you receive, it's important to make sure you are crystal clear on the purpose of the meeting. Ask for the agenda and see what's going to be discussed. Do you really need to be there? If it just for updates, as a lot of meetings…

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