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99% of American IT decision makers are frustrated by other peoples' actions during meetings.
73% admitted they usually multi-–task during conference calls or meetings.
53% don't always pay attention during meetings.
34% admitted to having been caught not paying attention during a meeting.
58% prefer in-person meetings to conference calls, for better focus on important matters.
Most Frustrating Behavior by Others 72% said people side conversations 58% said checking personal emails 49% said zoning out
Other Frustrations Reading unrelated materials 42% Leaving the room and coming back in 38% Fidgeting or spinning in their seats 26% Eating 23% Doodling 18%
Best Technological Innovations for Meetings Live meetings/monitor sharing 64% Video conferences 59% Conference calls 49%