I dunno if it's just me, but lately it feels like every tiny issue at work turns into a full-blown in-person meeting. Like yesterday, we spent 45 minutes sitting around a table to discuss something that could've easily been handled in a quick email or chat message. Drives me nuts, you know? Feels like such a waste of time and energy commuting and setting up rooms for stuff that's honestly pretty minor. Anyone else frustrated by this trend?
"we spent 45 minutes sitting around a table to discuss something that could've easily been handled in a quick email or chat message."
Yeah, totally feel this. Do you think it's partly because some managers assume face-to-face equals productivity? Seems like a misunderstanding of efficiency vs. effort...
I get the frustration, but sometimes those face-to-face meetings aren't just about efficiency. A quick email might handle the facts, sure, but meetings can help clarify nuances or catch misunderstandings early. Plus, there's value in reading body language or tone—stuff that's easily missed in text. Maybe the real issue isn't meetings themselves, but how they're planned and run... shorter, clearer agendas could make a big difference.
