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How to Be Awesome at Your Job
1014: How to Make Meetings Better for Everyone with Calendly’s Darren Chait
Nov 25, 2024
Darren Chait, VP of Marketing at Calendly and co-founder of Hugo, dives into the world of meetings. He shares insights from Calendly’s recent research revealing that 81% want more meetings, but with a twist towards meaningful interactions. Discover the three types of meetings to keep and one to ditch. He also explores tech tools like Calendly and Loom to boost meeting efficiency and engagement while tackling the challenges of virtual meetings and the importance of inclusivity and collaboration.
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- A significant 81% of employees desire more productive meetings to foster connection and collaboration in a remote work environment.
- Evaluating the purpose of meetings is crucial, with emphasis on holding them only for debate, discussion, or decision-making.
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Understanding Meeting Demand
A surprising finding is that 81% of workers express a desire for more meetings, as revealed in a recent study. Despite the common sentiment that meetings are often unproductive, workers crave more productive interactions that foster connection and collaboration. Many indicated that they seek out these meetings to create bonds with colleagues, particularly in a post-COVID environment where remote work has created a disconnect. This highlights a shift in perspective, as employees increasingly recognize the importance of meetings for building relationships and maintaining a sense of community at work.
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