The Effect of Meetings on a Developer’s Productivity

I came across this article titled Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule. It makes a very interesting point about the effects of meetings on a Software Developer’s productivity. I have to agree with everything in it. My personal experience is that a meeting completely blows at least half a days development. I need long periods of time to focus on a task, find my zen and really get to grips with solving the problems I am working.

Since I became a team leader, I have tried to avoid organising unnecessary meetings, especially when it is obvious that the team have their minds on what is important to us all, their code.

What do you think? Do you find breaking up your day with meetings means you get less real work done?

• Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule