If you’ve got a corporate, 9-to-5 job, how much of your day is derailed by MEETINGS? Would you say it’s more or less than . . . ALL OF IT?
Microsoft has a new report out, that claims office employees are interrupted by meetings, emails, and other work-related pings EVERY TWO MINUTES.
They also say 60% of meetings are “ad hoc”, called in the moment. And because of all those meetings during the workday, they say there’s been a 15% increase in the number of chats sent daily OUTSIDE of work hours.
Unfortunately, nothing is going to convince the higher-ups to do away with inefficient meetings, but there are things you can try to make the most of the time you have.
One suggestion is to pick the time of day that you’re most productive, and block out that time ahead of time, if possible.
For what it’s worth, Microsoft claims this demonstrates a need for more artificial intelligence . . . but not to go to meetings for you, unfortunately.
The A.I. “agents” would be able to help you do your actual work tasks better and faster, initially as your assistant, then as a “team” of agents that you lead, and eventually as a crew that you MANAGE.
And finally, as the rebel force leading a mutiny to overthrow YOU! Just kidding. But also, not kidding.
