{"id":44688,"date":"2020-09-26T17:48:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T17:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=44688"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:24:08","slug":"team-meeting-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/team-meeting-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"How team meeting agendas can empower employees (+ 2 free templates)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unorganized meetings do more than drain our lives away a minute at a time\u2014they also waste billions of dollars. In the U.S. alone, poorly organized meetings cost $399 billion each year in lost productivity.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That\u2019s not the surprising part, either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s surprising is that the cost isn\u2019t higher. According to data compiled by meeting software company Attentiv, 63% of meetings don\u2019t have an agenda.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That makes learning how to write a team meeting agenda one of the simplest ways to recover all that lost productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rise of remote work makes it even more important for leaders to know how to compile an effective team meeting agenda. Luckily, writing an agenda that recovers lost productivity and helps remote team members meet the challenges of working from home is a skill anyone can master. And here\u2019s how.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this post, we&#8217;ll look at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What makes for a good meeting agenda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to write an effective meeting agenda in 3 steps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template\">2 templates to help structure your team meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udf1f Empower employees with\u00a0our set of 5 free meeting agenda templates\u2014each one tailored for a different type of meeting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/documents\/meeting_agenda_templates.pdf\" data-id=\"69d904d6a2a57\" id=\"69d904d6a2a57\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d904d6a2a57.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\ud83d\udcdd Get free meeting agenda templates<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">\ud83d\udc40 Grab your free meeting agenda templates. <\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get them now\">Get them now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d904d6a2a57.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Enjoy! <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b><a id=\"what\"><\/a><br \/>\nWhat makes for a good meeting agenda?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good, well-structured team meeting agenda does three things. First, it establishes<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/team-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the need for a meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the desired outcome. Second, it respects everyone\u2019s time by clearly defining what\u2019s needed from them. Third, it creates a closed communication loop, so everyone feels confident about next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These qualities of a good meeting agenda benefit everyone, but they especially help remote team members. Here\u2019s how a team meeting agenda helps address the challenges of remote work:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>It creates specificity and intentionality.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Two of the biggest remote work challenges are knowing what to prioritize and avoiding overworking.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A well-defined agenda helps solve both by showing team members exactly how to prepare for upcoming meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>It respects everyone\u2019s time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A good remote meeting agenda keeps things brisk and focused, ending things before everyone\u2019s focus and energy slide into diminishing returns. In fact, entrepreneurs like Matt Mullenweg of Automattic think remote team meetings should be 15 minutes by default.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That helps hone focus on the agenda\u2019s desired outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>It gives the meeting closure.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open-ended meetings can sink productivity because they leave everyone uncertain about what to do next. Remote team members are particularly vulnerable to that uncertainty because of the added pressure to self-manage. But a good team meeting agenda sets aside time to define next steps, so everyone feels confident about what\u2019s expected of them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By knowing the basic elements of an effective meeting agenda and having solid templates to start from, any team can quickly write agendas that deliver the above benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/ringcentral.valuestoryapp.com\/meeting-value-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48150\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/meetingvaluecalculator.png\" alt=\"meeting value calculator\" width=\"2000\" height=\"880\" \/><\/a><\/b><b><a id=\"how\"><\/a><br \/>\nHow to write an effective meeting agenda in 3 steps<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these three goals in mind, and you\u2019ll write meeting agendas that consistently engage your team during meetings and set them up for success:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be clear on what you need from everyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factor remote realities into the agenda.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize takeaways and next steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s unpack each of these steps in greater detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Be clear on what you need from everyone<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective team meeting agenda is active, not passive. It goes beyond listing discussion and presentation points to also define how everyone should contribute to the meeting. In fact, outlining clear actions for attendees to take is one of the best ways to conduct a successful meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider that in Doodle\u2019s state of meetings report 2019, 44% of workers said unorganized meetings prevented them from getting other work done.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On top of that, 43% said unclear meeting actions left them confused about what they were supposed to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44690\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/doodle-findings-on-disorganized-meetings.png\" alt=\"doodle findings on disorganized meetings\" width=\"1000\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three easy ways your agenda can help avoid this confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define what team members should prepare for the meeting\u2014for instance, their thoughts on a design mockup or ideas to improve sales numbers next quarter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set expectations around how much time preparations should take. For example, spend no more than an hour reviewing last quarter\u2019s business reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link or attach to the agenda that should be reviewed prior.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, remember to send the agenda far enough in advance that people have time to prepare. Consider 24 hours a minimum, and ideally, send your meeting agendas at least several days ahead of time.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Factor remote realities into the team meeting agenda<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules and courtesies of in-office meetings change when applied to remote teams. People will be late on occasion. They\u2019ll want to socialize, too, given working from home means less interaction than at the office. All of this is okay. Instead of fighting it, leverage it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As digital adoption platform Whatfix points out, <\/span>a remote team meeting is also a team-building activity<sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s one of the few times remote team members get to socialize, so make that part of the meeting agenda. Set aside the first five minutes, for example, for an icebreaker session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, understand that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video is a powerful meeting and collaboration tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/teams\/overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> messaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/solutions\/office\/call.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> phone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> calls, you\u2019ll need to use <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video calls<\/a> for the right message at the right time.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combat video fatigue by keeping meetings short, or look for spots to add breaks into the agenda.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And be compassionate when people are late, especially when they need a breather after coming from another video meeting. This is another reason to start with an icebreaker session\u2014it gives everyone a buffer if they need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Prioritize takeaways and next steps<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like your team meeting agenda should clarify what everyone needs to prepare and how they should contribute, it should also set up clear actions for everyone to take afterward. Dedicate the last 5\u201310 minutes for the team to identify next steps, update relevant projects, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">document internal knowledge together. When teams define next steps together during a meeting, they often discover information worth documenting on your internal and external knowledge bases:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44691\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/company-knowledge-base-example.png\" alt=\"company knowledge base example\" width=\"1000\" height=\"570\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By creating clear next steps together, teams tame the ambiguity that would cost them hours in lost productivity. As <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Business Review<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reports, most of us respond negatively to uncertainty,<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychology Today <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sheds light on why<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: those with a low tolerance to ambiguity see it as threatening and stressful, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the benefits of teams defining next steps together go beyond reducing ambiguity, especially for remote workers. In-meeting collaboration like this builds team engagement, and according to a meta-analysis from Gallup, better team engagement translates to higher productivity and fewer mistakes.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"template\"><\/a><br \/>\nHow to structure your team meetings: Start with these 2 free meeting agenda templates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a head start on writing organized meeting agendas that make everyone feel empowered and productive? Copy and paste these free meeting agenda templates. Each one covers a common type of remote meeting that you can tailor to your team\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Weekly one-on-one remote meeting agenda<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular check-ins with individual team members ensure that everyone receives individual attention. As Natalie Onions, director of customers at Customer.io told Vitally, \u201cWhen you\u2019re not physically together as a team, you can\u2019t see when someone has piles of work on their desk or see the look on their face through the day.\u201d<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"quote\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen you\u2019re not physically together as a team, you can\u2019t see when someone has piles of work on their desk or see the look on their face through the day.\u201d \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natalie Onions, director of customers at Customer.io<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy and paste this team meeting agenda for 30-minute one-on-ones with remote employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Weekly 1:1 agenda:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Break the ice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5 minutes) \u2013 Connect on a personal level before diving into business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Progress <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5 minutes) \u2013 What successes have happened since our last meeting?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Obstacles <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5 minutes) \u2013 What\u2019s blocking you from achieving your goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Decisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5 minutes) \u2013 What goals did we adjust? What do we need outside input on?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Next steps <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5 minutes) \u2013 What actions need to happen next? Who\u2019s responsible for them? When will they be done?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What to prepare:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend 5\u201310 minutes reviewing last meeting\u2019s notes on 1:1 doc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend 5\u201310 minutes updating any relevant projects or goals you\u2019re tracking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Resources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:1 meeting doc (link to file where you and your team member document each meeting)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any other resources needed for this meeting:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44689\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/new-event-in-ringcentral-app-new.png\" alt=\"new event in ringcentral app\" width=\"900\" height=\"595\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83d\udca1 Pro-tip:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>In a 30-minute agenda, fill it up only with 25 minutes of discussion. Leave a buffer so that if one part of the agenda runs long, or one of you gets stuck in another meeting, you still have enough time. An extra five minutes comes in handy for those scenarios, and there\u2019s certainly nothing wrong with ending a meeting early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>2. Weekly or monthly remote team meeting agenda<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular team meetings are important for more than just sharing information. They\u2019re also an opportunity for remote team members to socialize and build trust with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy and paste this agenda template for your recurring 30-, 45-, or 60-minute remote team meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Team meeting agenda:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Break the ice <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5\u201310 minutes) \u2013 Consider having a prompt ready. For instance, message a team member a few days before and see if they\u2019d like to introduce their pet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Presentation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(15\u201325 minutes) \u2013 The main focus of the meeting, such as introducing a best practice, reviewing last quarter\u2019s performance, or going over the details of a major upcoming project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Q&amp;A <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5\u201315 minutes) \u2013 Discussion of what was presented. Send out materials in advance and ask people to prepare questions to make the conversation more lively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Next steps <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5\u201310 minutes) \u2013 Involve the team in defining what needs to happen next, and immediately record tasks where appropriate, such as in your project management software. Also, identify any internal knowledge shared during the meeting that\u2019s worth documenting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What to prepare:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend 20\u201330 minutes reviewing the presentation deck and preparing questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend 10\u201315 minutes on a task that adds further context to the meeting\u2014for instance, finding three great examples of email marketing, or three competitor websites with standout branding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Resources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presentation (link to or attach it for easy review)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any other resources needed for this meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Write team meeting agendas that make your remote employees productive and engaged<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast-growing companies know that effective meetings are a differentiator. Imagine your teams looking forward to what they can accomplish in every meeting. Picture new remote employees feeling like part of the team so quickly that they regularly post on LinkedIn about how empowering it is to work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to write an effective meeting agenda is one of the easiest ways to get started. By using the above team meeting agenda templates and connecting your employees with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/office\/how-it-works.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a communications platform built for remote collaboration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll build a team that knows what\u2019s expected of them and is ready to take action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1, 5<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting-report.com\/financial-impact-of-meetings\/0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attentiv.com\/america-meets-a-lot\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zapier.com\/blog\/remote-work-challenges\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medium.com\/swlh\/the-five-levels-of-remote-work-and-why-youre-probably-at-level-2-ccaf05a25b9c<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thebalancecareers.com\/how-to-develop-an-effective-meeting-agenda-1918731<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">academy.whatfix.com\/remote-team-communication\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hbr.org\/2017\/03\/how-to-keep-your-team-focused-and-productive-during-uncertain-times<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/our-innovating-minds\/201712\/ambiguity-work-friend-foe-or-bit-both<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gallup.com\/workplace\/236468\/moneyball-business-employee-engagement-meta-analysis.aspx<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11, 12<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitally.io\/blog\/posts\/four-tips-from-the-experts-to-lead-your-customer-success-team-remotely<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unorganized meetings do more than drain our lives away a minute at a time\u2014they also waste billions of dollars. 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