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“We need to talk about meetings…”
- Shopify made significant changes to their meetings culture in 2023 by banning large meetings and implementing a 'cost calculator' in employees' calendar app.
- Asana also reevaluated their meeting structure in 2022 by removing recurring meetings to save time and improve efficiency.
- Meetings in the design industry play a crucial role, but many organizations struggle with ineffective and excessive meetings.
- During the pandemic, meetings increased by 70%, highlighting the challenges of remote and hybrid work settings.
- Gillian Davis emphasizes taking responsibility for improving meeting culture by redesigning ineffective meetings proactively.
- Efficient meetings require intentionality, clear agendas, and actionable outcomes to ensure productivity and alignment.
- Stu Tallis underscores the importance of setting up best practices for meetings in fast-paced agency environments to prevent inefficiencies.
- Many design leaders view meetings negatively, as poor meeting practices can lead to time wastage and decreased productivity.
- Maintaining a balance between client work and internal business functions is crucial for business survival, requiring effective time management strategies.
- Leaders are encouraged to regularly reassess and evolve their meeting practices to adapt to changing organizational needs and dynamics.
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