We have all been there, staring out into space and hoping that the clock starts to tick faster. Unfortunate as it may be, we all have to sit in these meetings. Communication is key in building a successful team. However tedious it may be, meetings are useful and necessary to every work environment.
If you feel, however, that you are spending way too much time in meetings, here is an infographic that you may want to present to your boss and teammates. According to the research below, 1/3 or 36% of meetings are considered unproductive. Meetings can also be quite expensive! Conducting meetings doesn't always have to be done in a roundtable with overhead projectors, with costs of transporting people from one place to another. With today's technology, we can now make better use of our time and encourage maximum productivity in the office.
Check out this infographic from GoToMeeting and tell us what you think!
Abbi Gabasa is the Managing Editor of MsCareerGirl.com and owner of UpraisedLiving.com. Having the background of a Marketing and Public Relations Manager with years of professional experience in various industries has given her an insightful perspective on careers, lifestyles, relationships, and attitudes which she humorously applies in helping people through her writing. Abbi is a training life coach, and an advocate of children's charities, women empowerment, optimistic thinking, and slow Sundays. A self-confessed Jane of all trades, she hopes to help girls all over the world find their calling and pursue their passions.
