Jamie Dimon expressed a strong desire to reduce unnecessary meetings in his 2024 letter to shareholders, indicating they slow down productivity. He emphasized that when meetings are essential, they must be brief, purposeful, and include only necessary participants. Dimon criticized virtual meetings for distracting employees and suggested better preparation, like writing a press release for new products, to enhance focus. He argued against including unneeded attendees and discouraged side meetings, advocating for open discussions during formal sessions. His broad 58-page letter also covered other topics like tariffs and leadership lessons.
Jamie Dimon criticized virtual meetings as they distract employees, emphasizing that meetings should be purposeful, efficient, and involve only necessary participants.
In his letter, Dimon suggested that to improve meetings, they must have a leader, purpose, start and end on time, and have a follow-up list.
Dimon emphasizes the problem with side meetings, advising that all discussions should happen openly and directly during formal meetings.
He encourages employees to prepare ahead of meetings, suggesting writing a press release about new products to focus discussions.
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