“Meeting overload, which is already an issue in many organizations, may be exacerbated in this current work from home environment,” said Mr. Fasciani. “Managers should poll their team to determine the degree of meeting overload that they’re experiencing, and then experiment with one or two interventions focused on type, quality, formality or cadence to improve meeting experiences.”
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