Meeting 4: Why We Need 5 Post-Its

It's a mystery of the ages: why do we need exactly 5 post-it notes for any given meeting? Is it a law of physics? A fundamental aspect of human nature?

According to our team of expert meeting facilitators, it's all about the optimal sticky note-to-substance ratio. Anything less, and the meeting's momentum is lost. Anything more, and the notes start to resemble a ransom note.

Subpage: The Science Behind 5

Our research suggests that 5 post-it notes is the sweet spot because it allows for the perfect balance between:

Learn more about the science behind 5 post-it notes