How Long Should Meetings Last?

Walter Glenn

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Meetings don't have to be terrible things, as long as whoever calls them is willing to organize them well. But how long should meetings typically run?

Meetings are something that most people dread. We can certainly understand the sentiment, since meetings tend to go on far too long, pull you away from work, and often don't accomplish much. But meetings can also be useful and productive things, so long as the organizer is willing to impose some constraints. Another way to improve efficiency is by limiting meetings to 22 minutes. And if you're just an attendee, we've also talked about how you can not suck at meetings, make them less boring, and even why you should decline them whenever possible.

So, tell us:

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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/E1ViyPuSEqg/how-long-should-meetings-last

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