Meeting Effectiveness

Let's talk 2026. No crystal balls, just an early read on what work data is showing: what’s getting harder, what’s getting automated, and what new landmines we’re seeing with AI. 

Meetings have long been the “necessary evil” of work life. But recently, they’ve crossed a line. They’re worse than ever. Between 2019 and 2024, my colleagues and I found that the time workers spend in unproductive meetings surged, with the steepest rates now among managers. And now there’s a new layer of dysfunction and distraction: it’s more and more common to enter a meeting where many of the “attendees” aren’t people at all, but bots.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing meeting productivity by automating note-taking, surfacing insights, reducing time spent in meetings, and improving team alignment.

Learn how to reduce unnecessary meetings, streamline collaboration, & create productive, outcome-driven discussions that support organizational health.

Endless video calls are hurting productivity and morale. Discover how to combat Zoom fatigue with smarter meeting habits and healthier digital collaboration.

Too many meetings are killing efficiency. Discover smart strategies to decide when to meet, when to skip, and how to make every discussion count.

Poorly run meetings cost organizations millions in lost productivity. Find out how to identify these hidden drains and turn meetings into strategic assets.

Discover how AI tools are reshaping teamwork and communication. Learn how automation, analytics, and intelligent assistants are transforming collaboration, boosting productivity, and reducing friction in modern workplaces.

Cut the meeting bloat and reclaim your team’s time. Outlook calendar analytics uncovers hidden time sinks, fragmented workdays, and low-value meetings that drain focus and energy. By visualizing how time is spent across teams, leaders can boost deep work, improve well-being, and create a healthier, more productive workplace.