Here follows a grim picture of the meeting everyday life of companies and organizations today.

Ineffective meetings are a hot topic as they negatively impact productivity and the work environment in many organizations. We have reviewed current studies on the subject, and although we do not have the whole truth, the results point in a concerning direction. What emerges is clear: the meeting culture of companies and organizations is a dark chapter and not an enjoyable read, but it can no longer be ignored.

Take me to the calculator where I can see how much work time is lost in ineffective meetings in my organization.

Here follows a grim picture of the meeting everyday life of companies and organizations today.

Ineffective meetings are a hot topic as they negatively impact productivity and the work environment in many organizations. We have reviewed current studies on the subject, and although we do not have the whole truth, the results point in a concerning direction. What emerges is clear: the meeting culture of companies and organizations is a dark chapter and not an enjoyable read, but it can no longer be ignored.

Take me to the calculator where I can see how much work time is lost in ineffective meetings in my organization.

Here follows a grim picture of the meeting everyday life of companies and organizations today.

Ineffective meetings are a hot topic as they negatively impact productivity and the work environment in many organizations. We have reviewed current studies on the subject, and although we do not have the whole truth, the results point in a concerning direction. What emerges is clear: the meeting culture of companies and organizations is a dark chapter and not an enjoyable read, but it can no longer be ignored.

Take me to the calculator where I can see how much work time is lost in ineffective meetings in my organization.

What does reality look like?

Take a deep breath and hang in there. Take a break if it gets tough...

What does reality look like?

Take a deep breath and hang in there. Take a break if it gets tough...

What does reality look like?

Take a deep breath and hang in there. Take a break if it gets tough...

The numbers speak their clear language...

The numbers speak their clear language...

40%

Of all meetings, they are productive.

A small percentage of all meetings are deemed productive, while the rest is a waste of time. In fact, up to 60% of all meeting time is unproductive and negatively affects work efficiency, going in the opposite direction that management and owners strive for.

*Source: Flowtrace and Fuze

40%

Of all meetings, they are productive.

A small percentage of all meetings are deemed productive, while the rest is a waste of time. In fact, up to 60% of all meeting time is unproductive and negatively affects work efficiency, going in the opposite direction that management and owners strive for.

*Source: Flowtrace and Fuze

40%

Of all meetings, they are productive.

A small percentage of all meetings are deemed productive, while the rest is a waste of time. In fact, up to 60% of all meeting time is unproductive and negatively affects work efficiency, going in the opposite direction that management and owners strive for.

*Source: Flowtrace and Fuze

51%

Irrelevant meetings.

51% of all unproductive meetings are due to them being perceived as irrelevant by the participants. Time that could have been used for actual development is instead wasted in conversations that should never have taken place or included participants who should not have been there.

*Source: Flowtrace and Fuze

51%

Irrelevant meetings.

51% of all unproductive meetings are due to them being perceived as irrelevant by the participants. Time that could have been used for actual development is instead wasted in conversations that should never have taken place or included participants who should not have been there.

*Source: Flowtrace and Fuze

51%

Irrelevant meetings.

51% of all unproductive meetings are due to them being perceived as irrelevant by the participants. Time that could have been used for actual development is instead wasted in conversations that should never have taken place or included participants who should not have been there.

*Source: Flowtrace and Fuze

64%

The meeting time disrupts deep thinking.

Six out of ten employees describe that meetings hinder their ability for deep thinking and concentrated work. Meetings are perceived as a distraction that splits focus and lowers productivity.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

64%

The meeting time disrupts deep thinking.

Six out of ten employees describe that meetings hinder their ability for deep thinking and concentrated work. Meetings are perceived as a distraction that splits focus and lowers productivity.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

64%

The meeting time disrupts deep thinking.

Six out of ten employees describe that meetings hinder their ability for deep thinking and concentrated work. Meetings are perceived as a distraction that splits focus and lowers productivity.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

70%

Of all meetings, work hinders

70% of all meetings obstruct employees from completing their tasks. Instead of creating value and growth, meetings become an interruption that disrupts concentration, delays more important work, and contributes to an inefficient workday.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

70%

Of all meetings, work hinders

70% of all meetings obstruct employees from completing their tasks. Instead of creating value and growth, meetings become an interruption that disrupts concentration, delays more important work, and contributes to an inefficient workday.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

70%

Of all meetings, work hinders

70% of all meetings obstruct employees from completing their tasks. Instead of creating value and growth, meetings become an interruption that disrupts concentration, delays more important work, and contributes to an inefficient workday.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

90%

Multitasker

9 out of 10 employees admit that they engage in multitasking during meetings instead of listening attentively.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

90%

Multitasker

9 out of 10 employees admit that they engage in multitasking during meetings instead of listening attentively.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

90%

Multitasker

9 out of 10 employees admit that they engage in multitasking during meetings instead of listening attentively.

*Source: Harvard Business Review

11 billion

Estimated annual cost in SEK.

Unproductive meetings cost companies enormous sums. In the USA, the annual cost is estimated to be 370 billion SEK. If the same pattern applies in Sweden, it corresponds to about 11 billion kronor per year.

*Source: Flowtrace Meeting Statistics

11 billion

Estimated annual cost in SEK.

Unproductive meetings cost companies enormous sums. In the USA, the annual cost is estimated to be 370 billion SEK. If the same pattern applies in Sweden, it corresponds to about 11 billion kronor per year.

*Source: Flowtrace Meeting Statistics

11 billion

Estimated annual cost in SEK.

Unproductive meetings cost companies enormous sums. In the USA, the annual cost is estimated to be 370 billion SEK. If the same pattern applies in Sweden, it corresponds to about 11 billion kronor per year.

*Source: Flowtrace Meeting Statistics

How does it look in your organization?

How does it look in your organization?

Enter details for your organization and calculate what your meetings really cost and how much time can be freed up.

Enter details for your organization and calculate what your meetings really cost and how much time can be freed up.

Meeting calculator

⚙️ Step 1 - Calculation Parameters

👥Number of employees

How many employees are you responsible for?

Meeting time per week

Average time spent in meetings for the employees you are responsible for.

10 hours
140

52 000 tim

100 st

10 tim

💵Average monthly salary

Enter the average monthly salary for calculating hourly cost.

kr/month
214/hour
Calculation
Monthly salary ÷ 168h

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With Hilmatell, you get meeting efficiency that lasts over time, throughout the entire organization.

No meetings without goals and meaning

Support with your goal and purpose

Only invite participants who will benefit from the meeting

Help with creating and formulating the content

Clear stories that convey both knowledge and emotion

A coach who supports throughout the entire preparation process

Help to focus on your listeners

Help to practice what you want to convey

Free of charge

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With introduction

Ready to get started with real change today?

With Hilmatell, you get meeting efficiency that lasts over time,

throughout the organization.

No meetings without goals and meaning

Support with your goal and purpose

Only invite participants who will benefit from the meeting

Help with creating and formulating the content

Clear stories that convey both knowledge and emotion

A coach who supports throughout the entire preparation process

Help to focus on your listeners

Help to practice what you want to convey

Free of charge

No subscription

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