MEETINGS THAT GET RESULTS

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-0-8144-3705-6
Verlag: HARPERCOLLINS LEADERSHIP

Buch, Englisch, 112 Seiten, Format (B × H): 45 mm x 65 mm

Meetings don’t have to be a waste of time. When managed right they are a powerful tool for solving problems making decisions exchanging ideas—and getting results fast. Based on years of experience consulting for companies around the world Brian Tracy has learned firsthand what works in meetings—and what doesn’t. Now in this pocket-sized guide he reveals simple proven ideas you can use to make meetings shorter more effective and more satisfying to everyone in attendance. Readers will find out how to: • Structure different types of meetings: one-on-one or group informational or problem-solving internal or external • Clearly define the purpose and the desired outcome • Establish priorities • Set an achievable agenda • Prepare and participate • Encourage open communication • Keep discussions on track • Avoid group think • Press for closure • Summarize discussion points and decisions • Gain agreement on action steps assign responsibility and set deadlines• Determine the ideal room layout• Make effective presentations • Maximize the return on time invested

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tracy, Brian

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft: Theorie & Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

CONTENTS Introduction 1 1 Types of Meetings 4 2 Define the Purpose of the Meeting 7 3 Meetings as Company Investments 10 4 Determine the Agenda 13 5 How to Run a Meeting 16 6 Participating in Meetings 21 7 Problem-Solving Meetings 26 8 The Decision-Making Model for Meetings 32 9 Problems in Meetings 37 10 Reasons for Ineffective Meetings 42 11 One-on-One Meetings 47 12 Meetings for Delegating Assignments 52 13 Meetings Outside the Office 56 14 Organize the Meeting Facilities—Internal 61 15 Organize the Meeting Facilities—External 66 16 Room Layout for Meetings 71 17 Making Presentations at Meetings 76 18 Developing Self-Confidence in Meetings 83 19 Parkinson’s Law in Meetings 89 20 Tips for Personal Meeting Effectiveness 92 21 Meetings as Management in Action 96 Conclusion 99 Index 101 About the Author 106

Über Autor(innen)

Tracy, Brian
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