We all know meetings can sometimes drag on, have no agenda or real outcomes, and slow down the work day. And what isn’t getting done that should be getting done while we are in these meetings?Bottom line: meetings cost the company. But just how much does a one-hour meeting cost the company? When I ask a representative sample of folks, they shrug their shoulders and say, “um….a lot?”
To define just how much money that meeting costs, check out The Meeting Calculator: http://www.
It’s simple to use and projects a clear message to business leaders and managers alike, that meetings need to be clear, concise, and as timely as possible.
What’s the cost of your meeting? Is it worth it? If not, why not? More importantly, what would make your meetings worth the cost?
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.KRISTIN ARNOLD, MBA, CPF, CSP is a high-stakes meeting facilitator and professional panel moderator. She’s been facilitating teams of executives and managers in making better decisions and achieving greater results for over 20 years. She is the author of the award-winning book, Boring to Bravo: Proven Presentation Techniques to Engage, Involve and Inspire Audiences to Action.Recent Articles:
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.KRISTIN ARNOLD, MBA, CPF, CSP is a high-stakes meeting facilitator and professional panel moderator. She’s been facilitating teams of executives and managers in making better decisions and achieving greater results for over 20 years. She is the author of the award-winning book, Boring to Bravo: Proven Presentation Techniques to Engage, Involve and Inspire Audiences to Action.Recent Articles:
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