employees consider too many meetings the biggest waste of time in their workday, according to the National Statistics Council.
Stay alert by planning to ask at least one good question. Asking questions not only keeps you focused on the topic at hand but it also allows for meaningful contribution to the conversation and learn something new.
5. Write things down more
If you’re trying to pay attention in a meeting or at a conference, leave your laptop at home and take notes via pen and paper. According to studies at UCLA, students that took notes by hand listened more actively and were able to identify important topics.
Electronics also provide an easy distraction, such as checking email or