The following list of a dozen suggestions on how to effectively use the short time periods between meetings was published at businessinsider.com.
2 minutes to spare
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Take a quick time-out. Stretch your legs, get some refreshment or visit the bathroom.
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Clean up your laptop. This will save both battery power and your own time later.
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Chat to co-workers. If you notice someone else just waiting around like you, initiate a conversation with them.
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Skim through any advance information you were sent concerning the agenda and have a last-minute look at your own preparatory notes – especially if you are scheduled to speak at the meeting.
5 minutes to spare
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Deal with a pressing e-mail which can be answered in a few brief sentences.
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Sort out something from your personal schedule, such as texting a friend or arranging an appointment.
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Glance at your social media for any updates.
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Make a colleague smile by e-mailing them an amusing link.
10 minutes to spare
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Read an interesting article you have previously bookmarked and save any related links it contains for another time.
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Prepare a rough draft of a written task to be completed later.
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Tidy up some of the clutter on your desk.
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Meditate so that you will feel refreshed and have a clear mind when the meeting does actually begin.
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