Meeting Overload: Why It’s Bad

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

4.9 $

Dec. 18 Thu , 18:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we will talk about meeting overload and why having too many meetings can be harmful at work. You will learn how excessive meetings affect productivity, focus, and mental well-being. We will also discuss how to identify unnecessary meetings and explore better ways to communicate at work. By the end of the session, you will be able to share your opinions about meetings and suggest smarter alternatives.

Session Activities

Question 1: What is the longest meeting you have ever attended?

Question 2: Do meetings make you feel more motivated or more tired?

Question 3: Have you ever multitasked during a meeting?

Question 1: What are signs that a meeting is unnecessary?

Question 2: How can poor meetings affect teamwork?

Question 3: Should every meeting have an agenda? Why?

Question 4: How can emails or messages replace some meetings?

Question 5: Who is responsible for reducing meeting overload—managers or employees?

Question 6: How does meeting overload affect work-life balance?

Question 7: What changes would you suggest to reduce meeting overload at work?

Procrastination

delaying important work because of meetings.

Redundant

repeated or unnecessary.

Timeboxing

limiting the time spent on a task or meeting.