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📌 Episode Summary:
Are you a virtual meeting host, team leader, or attendee who's feeling the drag of unproductive virtual meetings? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you.

We dive into eye-opening stats on virtual meeting fatigue, sharing findings from Harvard Business Review and QUIXY.com. From lost productivity to camera-off culture, you'll hear real talk, real numbers, and real solutions.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• Unproductive meetings waste a staggering 24 billion hours annually
• 37% of employees say unproductive meetings are their company’s biggest expense
• 39% of people admit to falling asleep during virtual meetings 😴
• 41% of employees multitask in meetings—leading to disengagement and missed information

We reflect on our own experiences and offer insights into how training programs can help teams avoid these pitfalls. Whether you're leading meetings or just attending them, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas to make your virtual time count.

🛠️ Topics Covered:

• The true cost of poor virtual meetings
• Why cameras should be on (and how to make it a positive part of company culture)
• The myth of multitasking in virtual meetings
• How training in facilitation and time management makes a difference

💡 Resources Mentioned:

• QUIXY.com
• Harvard Business Review (HBR.org)

🎯 Want to Fix Your Virtual Meetings?
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• Virtual Meeting Facilitation Basics
• Time Management for Virtual Leaders
• Virtual Presentation Skills (for non-native English speakers)
• Virtual Office Audit Programs

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