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Transform Meetings: Focus on Decisions, Not Discussions

12/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Many meetings waste valuable work time because objectives are unclear.
Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert, argues meetings should aim to reach decisions that require input from the group.
Steven Rogelberg, a professor at UNC Charlotte, recommends framing meeting agendas as questions to clarify purpose and relevance.
If no questions arise, the meeting may not be needed.
Reducing the size, frequency, or duration of meetings can improve their effectiveness.

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Story summary

Many meetings waste valuable work time because objectives are unclear.
Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert, argues meetings should aim to reach decisions that require input from the group.
Steven Rogelberg, a professor at UNC Charlotte, recommends framing meeting agendas as questions to clarify purpose and relevance.
If no questions arise, the meeting may not be needed.
Reducing the size, frequency, or duration of meetings can improve their effectiveness.