Should This Meeting Be An Email? Here's How To Decide

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We've all been there—stuck in a meeting that feels like a complete waste of time, wondering, "Couldn't this have just been an email?" But here's the truth—not every meeting can be an email, and not every email should even be an email. There's a fine line between productive meetings and unnecessary ones, and the key is knowing how to tell the difference.

In this video, I break down the science of communication, why meetings sometimes need to happen, and when an email (or even no message at all) is actually the better option. We'll explore research on miscommunication in emails, the hidden dangers of assuming you're being clear, and a simple framework to help you decide whether to hit "send" or book the conference room.

Chapters:

00:00 Email or meeting?

00:22 Meet David Burkus

00:41 What does the research tell us?

01:09 Is ego the real problem here?

03:22 Ask: What's the goal here?

04:01 Ask: Is this a monologue or a dialogue?

04:48 Ask: How complex is the information?

05:35 Ak: Is this a quick yay or nay?

06:30 Recap, and start rethinking your meeting calendar!

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One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever.

He is the best-selling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He’s worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including Google, Stryker, Fidelity, Viacom, and even the US Naval Academy.

A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.

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