Clearer agendas and takeaways were the most popular solutions to improve team meetings, according to a recent Becker’s LinkedIn poll.
Forty-four percent of the 554 poll respondents chose that response to the question: What would most improve meetings at your organization today? Fewer redundant meetings came in second, at 42%.
These answers were followed by “more front-line team input” (8%) and “better use of digital tools” (6%). Becker’s has no insights on respondents’ organizations or roles.
The top two solutions have been echoed by hospital and health system executives. Leaders previously shared with Becker’s ways they have revamped team meetings in 2025, including eliminating redundancies.
Hartford-based Connecticut Children’s, for example, replaced a one-hour report-out with a focused 30-minute huddle to prioritize themes and next steps, said Bob Duncan, executive vice president and COO.
“These changes have created more meaningful connections, reduced administrative friction, and built trust by showing that leadership is listening, visible and responsive,” Mr. Duncan said.
Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Ind., has also made efforts to consolidate meetings to make better use of leaders’ time.
“Combining topics has enhanced the meeting content so we feel we have more meaningful discussions with different perspectives,” CEO Carol Dozier said.
Denver Health also eliminated content overlap between leader huddles and management meetings, following feedback from leaders.
“With more than 400 leaders joining each session, we recognized the importance of making every minute matter,” Chief Human Resources Officer Amy King said. “By clarifying the purpose of each meeting, we reduced redundancy and enhanced engagement.”
