The issue raised
by Adrian and commented on by Stephane is not new.
To my mind the
best solution is division of responsibilities.
The only meeting
where we should all be present is Council - all others are optional. It should
be sufficient to have a colleague representing an interest on other groups.
This may mean we
have to consider a move from always a global optimal time to a regional
optimal time for certain issues.
Another approach
is to be more efficient, talk less, act more and have less meetings.
Philip