By Thea O'Connor -
Make meetings less painful and more productive by following these healthy suggestions
Ineffective meetings have been named as the biggest culprit of wasting time and zapping productivity according to a global survey of 38,000 workers by Microsoft.
Before blaming lack of preparation or poor chairing, could it be that sitting for too long, not taking breaks and an overload of sugar and caffeine is part of the problem?
If you want people to be alert, stay focused and contribute good vibes as well as good ideas during meetings, it pays to revisit your typical meeting style.
Here are a few tips for maximising output during meetings, and making them less of a chore.