A business fable combines fictional narrative, modeling, and practical suggestions on how to render meetings productive and compelling, sharing the story of a failing executive whose job is dependent on his ability to improve meeting quality.

"...pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary." (Supply Management, 8 July 2004)

Autorentext

PATRICK LENCIONI is founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high-tech start-ups to universities and nonprofits. He is the author of numerous nationally recognized books, including the New York Times best-seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. To learn more about Patrick Lencioni and his other products and services?including his newsletter and free resources?please visit www.tablegroup.com.

Klappentext

PRAISE FOR DEATH BY MEETING > ?Kris Hagerman, executive vice president, strategic operations, VERITAS Software Corporation "Death by Meeting is about much more than meetings; it's about an entire management philosophy. I read a lot of books on management, and Lencioni's are among the very best. They form the basis for our approach at Silicon Valley Bank."
?Ken Wilcox, CEO, Silicon Valley Bank > ?Jim Mellado, president, Willow Creek Association > ?Curt Nonomaque, president and CEO, VHA Inc. > ?Sandy Alderson, executive vice president of operations, Major League Baseball

Zusammenfassung
Focuses 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.

Inhalt

Introduction 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