JJ Clarke: They are a thief of time and we roll our eyes at them, so let’s lay down some limits on work meetings

Conference calls can quickly pile up, much to many people's frustration. Photo: Getty

JJ Clarke

It’s good to talk and meetings matter, but how do you get the most out of them?

A sense of relief often sets in after the final video conference of the day. That’s because the “real work” is beginning to stack up and you can finally tackle it.