Developer & Engineering Team Meeting Cost Calculator
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How to use this Developer & Engineering Team Meeting Cost Calculator
Input Data
Enter your current Tech & SaaS metrics into the labeled fields above.
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The Core Equation
Strategic Context
THE STRATEGIC VIEW
For remote tech teams, meetings are the enemy of "Flow State." With software engineering salaries averaging $150k+, a 10-person "Standup" that drifts to 45 minutes isn't just boring—it's a $600/day hole in the R&D budget.
Operational Reality
THE MAKER VS MANAGER SCHEDULE
Engineers operate on a "Maker's Schedule." A single 30-minute meeting at 2:00 PM doesn't just cost 30 minutes; it breaks the afternoon into two 2-hour fragments, effectively destroying the "Deep Work" window. For a senior dev, the context-switching cost is often 2x the meeting duration.
STANDUPS VS SIT-DOWNS
Daily standups should be capped at 15 minutes. If a technical hurdle needs deep-diving, use a "Parking Lot" technique: release everyone else and keep only the 2-3 people relevant to that specific issue. This keeps the "Meeting Burn" focused on necessary contributors only.
THE RECORDING REVOLUTION
Modern remote tech teams replace "FYI" meetings with Loom or Screen-Recordings. If an engineer needs to explain a code architecture change, recording a 5-minute video allows teammates to watch it at 2x speed on their own schedule, eliminating the "Coordination Tax" of finding a mutual calendar slot.
Tactical FAQ
TACTICAL Q&A
Q: How do "No Meeting Wednesdays" impact the bottom line?
Q: Is "Camera On" mandatory for reducing costs?
Q: How do I calculate the cost of a Zoom meeting for a global team?
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