Learn How to Lead Better Meetings

Dr. Jane is the Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior in the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest. For more information about Dr. Thomas go to www.pnw.edu/people/jane-thomas/.

It is estimated that there are 55 million meetings per day in the United States. Unfortunately, many people dread both virtual and in-person meetings. Why are workplace meetings often viewed as painful, unproductive, “time-killers”? Research has shown that there are several reasons why workplace meetings stink and that there are several evidence-based strategies that can make meetings better.