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Run a Better Meeting

By Edward Cone on 2010-04-28


PGi commissioned a study to find out what people like - and don't like - about meetings. PGi specializes in meeting, conferencing and collaboration solutions for businesses.

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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%

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