Fridays Are the Best Days for Meetings
Summary
- I find that teams often complain about too many meetings because they interrupt important work.
- I schedule training sessions on Fridays, as people are less productive and more receptive to listening.
- For teams deep in their work, I aim to batch all meetings on Mondays.
- I prefer company-wide meetings later in the day, after substantial work has been completed.
- I evaluate whether the type of meeting or its timing needs to change if effectiveness is an issue.
- Based on feedback, I suggested concentrating calls on Mondays and Fridays to keep other days interruption-free.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest starting by rethinking how your meetings are scheduled. First, consider batching all necessary meetings on Mondays and Fridays. This keeps the middle of the week open for uninterrupted work time, helping your team stay focused and productive.
A good way to handle less productive times is to schedule training sessions on Fridays. People are often more open to listening and learning when they are winding down from a busy week.
For any meeting that needs to involve the entire company, try to set them up later in the day. This allows team members to complete important tasks without interruptions early in the day, keeping their productivity high.
Another suggestion is to pay attention to feedback from your team about meeting effectiveness. If a meeting isn’t working, think about whether you need to change the meeting type or its timing. Try experimenting with different formats or times and ask for more feedback to find what suits your team best.
Implementing these strategies doesn’t cost money and requires just a bit of organizational change. These methods can significantly improve productivity and team satisfaction while keeping operational costs low.
