The Easy Step by Step Guide to Fewer,Shorter,Better Meetings : How to Make Meetings More Effective

by Brian Lomas

This easy step by step guide will show * how to make meetings more effective * how to get meetings off to the right start * how to get difficult messages across * how to encourage participation * how to manage conflict in meetings * how to set agendas and keep the meeting focused * whether or not to call a meeting and the alternatives to meetings

Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to the audio book and really enjoyed it. It is short, to the point and packed with great ideas and best practices for meetings.

Whether a meeting is necessary, stand-up meetings, how to conduct meetings, etc.

Valuable information for everyone in the corporate world and more people should adhere to the rules of this book.

I highly recommend this book.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of common sense advice that one would already be aware of if you have a lot of experience running meetings (agenda's with time allocated for each topic, start on time, end on time, make sure everyone is participating, action items not minutes, etc.). Some new information that I found helpful. Overall a short, quick read with some helpful insights. Fantastic for someone who is very new at running meetings, a little helpful for someone who is very seasoned at having productive meetings.

I especially enjoyed the advice on how to keep on track when topics run over their allotted time.

[Sarah Yasin · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book can only be helpful to social morons.