Description
Book SynopsisFocuses on a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. This book is suitable for leaders who want to eliminate waste and frustration among their teams, and create environments of engagement and passion.
Trade Review“…a work of fiction with important messages for management” (
Leadership & Organisational Development Journal)
“The author is something of a master of the modern fable….” (Professional Manager, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004)
“…pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary.” (Supply Management, 8 July 2004)
"Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." (On Target, September 2007)
Table of ContentsIntroduction vii
The Fable 1
Preview 3
Part One: Flashback 5
Part Two: Plot Point 19
Part Three: Protagonist 53
Part Four: Action 69
Part Five: Resolution 173
The Model 219
The Paradox of Meetings 221
Executive Summary 223
Problem #1: Lack of Drama 226
Problem #2: Lack of Contextual Structure 233
The Biggest Challenge of All: “The Myth of Too Many Meetings” 250
A Final Thought on Meetings 253
The Weekly Tactical Meeting Guide 254
Acknowledgments 255
About the Author 259
