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52 minutes per day ‘wasted’ in meetings 

The average office worker wastes 52 minutes a day in ‘pointless’ meetings where they don’t contribute, aren’t listened to or are just making up the numbers.  That’s according to research by coaching firm You Brand, who quizzed their clients, which include FTSE 50 companies, about the etiquette and mechanics of meetings. 

You Brand founder Julia Goodman said: “Many people feel isolated and cut out of meetings, with the biggest complaint being shouted down by louder colleagues.  Interestingly, more dominant characters say meetings fail because colleagues don’t contribute enough.” 

“While the chair of a meeting needs control, everyone is responsible for ensuring discussions run smoothly,” says Goodman. “People must communicate clearly, and say what they mean to make meetings more effective.”  

Why do we take minutes? 

The minutes of a meeting are extremely important. They form the record of decisions taken and provide proof that the organisation is conducting its business legally and properly. 

Our meetings and minutes seminar is designed for individuals who are involved in organising meetings and taking the minutes. It covers everything from planning the agenda to roles and responsibilities in the meeting to writing the minutes and follow-up. Learn how to help your manager to run better meetings and how to take better, more effective minutes.