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Science behind meeting free days - Professor Vijay Pereira E150

2024/7/2
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Superpowers School - Human Skills to Thrive in the Age of AI

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The Impact of No Meeting Days: Insights from Vijay Pereira's Groundbreaking Research In this episode, Paddy Dhanda interviews Vijay Pereira about his pioneering research on the effects of 'No Meeting Days' within organizations. They delve into how excessive meetings stifle productivity, and how giving employees time off from meetings can lead to better performance, innovation, and well-being. Vijay shares findings from his study that involved 76 multinational companies and highlights the surprising behaviors of different age groups concerning meetings. They also discuss the importance of meeting hygiene, the potential challenges of implementing 'No Meeting Days', and how organizations can successfully adopt this practice.

00:00 Introduction: The Meeting Dilemma

01:41 Vijay's Background and Career Journey

03:34 The Problem with Meetings

04:10 Research on No Meeting Days

13:24 Implementing No Meeting Days

20:12 Challenges and Surprises

23:06 Key Findings and Insights

33:05 Practical Tips for Organizations

37:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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