Science says your boss should talk less in meetings
Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
In the modern workplace, meetings are a ubiquitous aspect of daily life, with an estimated billion occurring each day globally. CEOs often dedicate a significant portion of their workday to meetings, which are notorious for consuming a significant amount of managers' time. Despite the prevalence of meetings, their effectiveness and purpose have been largely unknown for decades.
However, recent advancements in the study of "meeting science" have shed new light on the subject, revealing insights about human behavior and the true value of these gatherings. Meeting scientists define meetings as structured events with specific goals or purposes, emphasizing that they serve fundamental human needs for connection, communication, and cooperation.
By analyzing archived virtual meetings, researchers are gaining a deeper understanding of how meetings impact productivity and well-being, ultimately providing valuable guidance on how to make these gatherings as productive as possible.
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