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Make Meetings Matter
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Make Meetings Matter

Ban Boredom, Control Confusion, and Terminate Time Wasting

Career Press, 2008 plus...


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Do you dread meetings? At their worst, they can be aimless, boring and discouraging. However, at their best, meetings can be productive – even energizing. Charlie Hawkins shows you how to make that happen. He deconstructs meeting dynamics and offers tips for planning, running and ending meetings seamlessly. In well-structured lessons, he explains why meetings sometimes falter and equips you with the tools you need to keep them on course. Whether you are organizing a one-on-one session or gathering your whole team, getAbstract encourages you to boost your meeting IQ with this quick review of the basics.

Take-Aways

  • To prepare for a meeting, explain its purpose in advance and give participants time to review the relevant documents.
  • Ask participants how long they need for their agenda items – then add 50% more time. Most people underestimate how long a discussion will take.
  • Logistics are important. Avoid distracting settings or rooms that are the wrong size. Attend to any technological needs well beforehand.

About the Author

Charlie Hawkins is a professional communications consultant for Vistage International.


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