Question

Rachelle is planning a meeting so that her graphic design team can brainstorm ideas about how to
approach a new project. In order to make sure that the meeting is as productive as possible,
Rachelle should schedule the meeting for
1. the afternoon.
2. the morning.
3. early evening.
4. right after lunch.

Answer 1

2. the morning.

Morning sessions (mid‑morning, ~9–11 AM) get the team when they’re freshest and most alert, which improves participation and idea generation. Avoid right after lunch (post‑meal drowsiness) and early evening (fatigue/competing commitments); afternoons can work for some teams but generally show lower energy than mornings.