Wolf Office ToolsLean Meeting Cost Estimator
Watch the cost of your meeting tick up in real-time. The most powerful argument for shorter meetings.
Lean management and agile practitioners know that meetings are expensive. This tool makes that cost viscerally visible — a live counter that ticks up as the meeting runs. Start it when the meeting begins and watch the burn rate.
Quick Estimate (No Timer)
Industry Benchmarks
- 💡 A typical 1-hour meeting with 8 people at $75/h costs $600
- 📊 US companies spend an estimated $37 billion/year on unproductive meetings
- ⏱ The average employee attends 62 meetings/month, half considered wasteful
- 📉 Meeting-free days increase team productivity by up to 35%
- ✅ Amazon's "2-pizza rule": if two pizzas can't feed all attendees, it's too many people
FAQ
Should I use fully-loaded cost or base salary?
Fully-loaded cost (salary + benefits + overhead, typically 1.3–1.5× base) gives a more accurate picture. For a quick estimate, using the hourly salary rate works well.
How does Lean management view meetings?
Lean methodology treats unnecessary meetings as "waste" (muda). The goal is maximum value delivery with minimum resource consumption. Seeing a real dollar amount helps teams internalize this principle.
Disclaimer: This tool provides financial estimates for educational and planning purposes only. Costs are based on user-entered rates and do not account for all organisational expenses. Wolf Office Tools accepts no legal liability for business decisions made using this tool. By using this site, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.