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Hint: You’ll feel better after reading our advice. [The Muse]( [Sponsored by Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group]( Great Meetings Are In Your Future We get it. Meetings are a sore spot for many of us—maybe we have too many of them, or too few, or they’re not as productive as they should be. But that doesn’t have to be the end of the story—meetings can get better. The key is to take a few simple steps before, during, and after you meet with coworkers to ensure it’s time well spent for everyone involved. Best of all, you can start making your meetings better right now! Here’s how. [The Free Meeting Agenda Template That'll Save You So Much Time]( [The Free Meeting Agenda Template That’ll Save You So Much Time]( You’ll be so happy you filled it out. [GET ORGANIZED]( [The Follow-Up Email That’ll Save (Most) Meetings From Being a Waste of Time]( [The Follow-Up Email That’ll Save (Most) Meetings From Being a Waste of Time]( It can be a true lifesaver. [KEEP THE MOMENTUM]( [14 Icebreaker Games and Activities for Every Type of Meeting]( [14 Icebreaker Games and Activities for Every Type of Meeting]( Strong relationships = strong work. [HAVE SOME FUN]( [3 Reasons You Should Definitely Reschedule That Meeting Today]( [3 Reasons You Should Definitely Reschedule That Meeting Today]( Know when a meeting isn’t worthwhile. [GO AHEAD, RESCHEDULE]( BONUS: GROW YOUR SKILL SET - [Interpersonal skills »]( - [Soft skills »]( - [Leadership skills »]( - [Public speaking skills »]( FEATURED COMPANY [UnitedHealth Group Optum]( [Optum at UnitedHealth Group]( Large Size Healthcare Minnetonka, MN Optum, the fastest growing part of UnitedHealth Group, is dedicated to modernizing the healthcare system, using technology and insights to develop strategies for better care at lower costs. [VIEW OPEN ROLES]( MEET AN OPTUM EMPLOYEE [Jessica from Optum, Compassion Manager]( [Jessica D.]( COMPASSION MANAGER Jessica’s personal experience with hospital systems inspired her to carve out a role focused on compassionate care. [WHAT INSPIRED HER »]( LET’S BE FRIENDS [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Flipboard]( [COMPANIES]( [JOBS]( [ADVICE]( [COACHING]( This email was sent to: {EMAIL} Daily Muse Inc., 1375 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 © 2020 Daily Muse Inc. All rights reserved. [Unsubscribe]( | [View in browser]( | [Privacy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [About](