Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about meeting effectiveness, the mscore quiz, and evidence-based practices.
What is mscore.app?
mscore.app is an evidence-based platform dedicated to improving meeting effectiveness. We offer a free diagnostic quiz that identifies your specific meeting pain points, alongside a comprehensive library of 50+ research-backed articles covering every aspect of meeting excellence—from planning and facilitation to follow-up and organisational culture.
How does the quiz work?
The quiz presents 10 carefully designed questions that assess your meeting challenges across 16 different pain point categories. Your responses are weighted and scored to identify your top meeting issues. Upon completion, you receive personalised recommendations with links to relevant articles addressing your specific challenges.
Is the quiz free to use?
Yes, the mscore quiz is completely free. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers. We believe everyone deserves access to evidence-based meeting improvement resources.
How long does the quiz take to complete?
The quiz typically takes 3-5 minutes to complete. It consists of 10 questions with multiple-choice answers, designed to be quick yet comprehensive in assessing your meeting effectiveness challenges.
What meeting pain points does the quiz identify?
The quiz evaluates 16 distinct meeting pain points including unclear objectives, poor time management, low engagement, decision-making paralysis, inadequate follow-up, meeting overload, technical difficulties, lack of preparation, dominant voices, unclear outcomes, calendar creep, status update inefficiency, action item tracking failures, ineffective agendas, absence of feedback loops, and weak meeting culture. Each category is mapped to specific evidence-based solutions.
Can I retake the quiz?
Absolutely. You can retake the quiz as many times as you like. We recommend retaking it periodically—perhaps quarterly—to track your progress as you implement improvements and to identify new areas for development as your meeting practices evolve.
How is your content researched?
All articles are grounded in peer-reviewed research, industry studies, and established best practices from organisational psychology and management science. Each piece includes citations and statistical evidence. We maintain formal British English throughout and adhere to rigorous editorial standards to ensure accuracy and applicability.
What are the most common meeting problems organisations face?
Research consistently identifies several widespread issues: meetings without clear objectives (affecting 63% of organisations), insufficient preparation by participants (contributing to 71% of unproductive meetings), poor time management, lack of structured agendas, inadequate follow-up on action items, and meeting overload reducing available focus time. Our content addresses each of these systematically.
Do you offer consulting or training services?
Currently, mscore.app focuses exclusively on self-service resources—the diagnostic quiz and comprehensive article library. These tools are designed to enable individuals and teams to independently diagnose and address their meeting effectiveness challenges using evidence-based frameworks.
Can I share my quiz results with my team?
While the quiz results are displayed on-screen after completion, we do not currently offer account creation or result storage. You can manually share your top pain points and recommended articles with your team. Many users find it valuable for their entire team to take the quiz individually and then discuss common themes collectively.
How are the blog articles organised?
Our 50+ articles are organised into six categories covering the complete meeting lifecycle: Before the Meeting (planning, agendas, participant selection), During the Meeting (facilitation, time management, engagement), After the Meeting (follow-up, documentation, accountability), Meeting Formats (standups, one-on-ones, retrospectives), Technical (remote meetings, tools, video call fatigue), and Culture & Habits (calendar hygiene, declining meetings, organisational norms).
What if I disagree with my quiz results?
The quiz provides diagnostic insights based on your responses, but you are the expert on your specific context. Results should serve as a starting point for reflection rather than absolute pronouncements. If certain recommendations don't resonate, explore other categories in our article library—different perspectives may prove more relevant to your unique situation.
How often should meetings be reviewed for effectiveness?
Best practice suggests conducting regular meeting audits quarterly. This involves evaluating which recurring meetings still serve their purpose, assessing whether the right people attend, reviewing average duration versus value delivered, and soliciting participant feedback. Our article on meeting feedback loops provides a detailed framework for systematic review.
Can these practices work for remote and hybrid teams?
Yes, all principles apply to remote and hybrid environments, with specific adaptations covered in our Technical category. Remote meetings often require more deliberate structure, enhanced documentation, and careful attention to engagement techniques. Our articles on remote meeting best practices and video call fatigue provide detailed guidance for distributed teams.
What is the evidence base for meeting effectiveness research?
Meeting effectiveness research draws from multiple disciplines: organisational psychology (participant engagement and group dynamics), management science (decision-making processes and productivity metrics), behavioural economics (attention and cognitive load), and communication studies (information transfer and clarity). Key researchers include Steven Rogelberg, Joseph Allen, and Leslie Perlow, whose work consistently demonstrates that structured, purposeful meetings significantly outperform unstructured alternatives.
How do I get started improving my meetings?
Begin by taking the quiz to identify your primary pain points. Review the recommended articles for your top 3 challenges. Select one concrete practice to implement immediately—such as requiring written agendas 24 hours in advance, or implementing a "no agenda, no meeting" policy. Measure the impact over 2-3 weeks, gather feedback, then iterate. Sustainable improvement comes from incremental changes rather than wholesale transformation.
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