How to… have better meetings
We spend 15% of work in meetings, and managers spend as much as 50%. This interesting article from Ethan Mollick shares some ideas on how to have better meetings.
We spend 15% of work in meetings, and managers spend as much as 50%. This interesting article from Ethan Mollick shares some ideas on how to have better meetings.
Meetings that start late are less productive and creative
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Studies show that your morning mood can stay with you throughout the day.
A person who turns up to work in a “good” mood, can be more than 10% more productive throughout their work day than those in a “bad” mood.
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