REPORT

    State of In-Person Meeting Planning

    We surveyed 350+ Admin Professionals in the US on their meeting planning process today. We found that organizing in-person meetings takes up 25% of their time, a considerable investment.

    In this report you’ll find:

    • Most common meeting types and sizes
    • Most common planning challenges
    • Frequently used software to plan meetings
    • …and more

    This research intends to offer an in-depth analysis into the state of meeting planning today, and act as a resource for self-advocacy.

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