A survey found that 67.6% of company employees in their 20s have experienced “meetings without a basis,” with the biggest problem being the inability to look back later and determine the basis for a conclusion. The survey also identified both the emphasis on speed and the lack of supporting grounds in meetings.
The results of the “2026 Survey of Working People: ‘Meetings Without a Basis,’” which examined the realities of meetings and decision-making among 355 company employees in their 20s nationwide, were released. The factor most frequently identified as important in determining policy was “reaching a conclusion as quickly as possible,” at 23.9%. Meanwhile, 67.6% had experienced “meetings without a basis,” in which discussions proceeded without sufficient figures or supporting grounds being presented.
The biggest problem identified with “meetings without a basis” was “being unable to look back later and determine why the conclusion was reached,” cited by 39.2%. This was followed by “time is wasted repeating the same discussion because there are no objective criteria,” at 23.8%, and “no conclusion is reached during the meeting, the matter is carried over, and the next task becomes unclear,” at 20.0%.
The survey also highlighted the challenge of balancing speed and supporting grounds in meetings, concluding that it is important to verify information at the appropriate time. The article also introduces an initiative to support data-based decision-making as an example of the implementation of the cloud ERP system ZAC.
The article cites 株式会社美工’s implementation of ZAC as an example, stating that data-based decision-making is gradually becoming established from the front line through management.