By structuring meetings and managing the process, you can reclaim your time, empower your team, and drive smarter decisions.
JEREMY HUTTON
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Middle managers spend up to 35% of their workweek—about 13-14 hours—in meetings. Yet, 71% of these meetings are considered unproductive. Leaders need to make every minute count.
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