Addressing Meeting Fatigue

Meeting fatigue is a significant concern among team members, often attributed to excessive time spent in unproductive meetings. A study highlighted that team members can spend an average of 392 hours a year in meetings, which many consider excessive. To alleviate this issue, it's essential to encourage team members to skip meetings that lack a clear agenda or purpose, as well as those that merely revisit unresolved topics from previous meetings. Preparing for meetings by setting clear goals, ensuring relevant participants are invited, and making decisions collaboratively before the meeting can contribute to more effective use of time.