Brainstorming Session Cost: 5 People, 60 Minutes
Calculate the true cost of a 60-minute brainstorming session with 5 participants
Meeting Parameters
Cost Analysis
💡 Includes 1.4x overhead multiplier (benefits, equipment, space)
⏱️ Includes 15-min context switching cost per meeting
Quick Answer
Cost Analysis Summary
A 60-minute brainstorming session with 5 participants represents a significant investment of team time and company resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 60-minute brainstorming session cost?
A 60-minute brainstorming session with 5 people costs approximately $450 based on average B2B salaries. Use our calculator above to input your specific team's compensation data for an accurate estimate.
What's included in the meeting cost calculation?
Our calculator includes: (1) Direct salary cost (hourly rate × duration × attendees), (2) Overhead multiplier (typically 1.3-1.5x for benefits, equipment, office space), (3) Opportunity cost (alternative productive work). Context switching costs are estimated at 10-15 minutes per meeting.
How can I reduce brainstorming session costs?
Key strategies: (1) Invite only required decision-makers, (2) Shorten duration by 25-50% with better agendas, (3) Use async updates for information sharing, (4) Batch similar meetings to reduce context switching. Our data shows teams save 20-40% by optimizing attendee lists alone.
Is this calculator accurate for remote teams?
Yes. Remote meetings actually cost the same or more than in-person ones when accounting for: (1) Same salary costs, (2) Tool subscriptions (Zoom, Slack), (3) Higher context-switching in distributed work. The calculator works for any meeting format.