“…a work of fiction with important messages for management” (<i>Leadership & Organisational Development Journal</i>) <p>“The author is something of a master of the modern fable….” (<i>Professional Manager</i>, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004)</p> <p>“…pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary.” (<i>Supply Management</i>, 8 July 2004)</p> <p>"Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." (<i>On Target</i>, September 2007)</p>

A straightforward framework for creating engaging and exciting business meetings Casey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life. In just ten minutes, The Meeting, as it would forever be known, would begin.  Casey had every reason to believe that his performance over the next two hours would determine the fate of his career, his financial future, and the company he had built from scratch. “How could my life have unraveled so quickly?” he wondered. In his latest page-turning work of business fiction, best-selling author Patrick Lencioni provides readers with another powerful and thought-provoking book, this one centered around a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings.  And what he suggests is both simple and revolutionary. Casey McDaniel, the founder and CEO of Yip Software, is in the midst of a problem he created, but one he doesn’t know how to solve. And he doesn’t know where or who to turn to for advice.  His staff can’t help him; they’re as dumbfounded as he is by their tortuous meetings. Then an unlikely advisor, Will Peterson, enters Casey’s world. When he proposes an unconventional, even radical, approach to solving the meeting problem, Casey is just desperate enough to listen. As in his other books, Lencioni provides a framework for his groundbreaking model, and makes it applicable to the real world.  Death by Meeting is nothing short of a blueprint for leaders who want to eliminate waste and frustration among their teams and create environments of engagement and passion.
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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.
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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   
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PRAISE FOR DEATH BY MEETING "Finally, a real solution to an age-old problem. Meetings may never be the same." —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 "Lencioni has done it again! Insightful. Practical. Ready-to-implement solutions. If you lead people, you can't afford to miss this book. It's an absolute must-read." —Jim Mellado, president, Willow Creek Association "We've put Pat's theories into practice and they work. Our meetings are more productive, our communication is clearer, and the team's commitment to decisions is much greater." —Curt Nonomaque, president and CEO, VHA Inc. "Meetings are such a critical element of effective organizational communication. Lencioni has provided a concise, entertaining, and inventive guide to improving meeting structure, participation, and results. Thumbs up for this insightful tale." —Sandy Alderson, executive vice president of operations, Major League Baseball
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“…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)
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"Finally, a real solution to an age old problem. Meetings may never be the same." —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 "Lencioni has done it again! Insightful. Practical. Ready-to-implement solutions. If you lead people, you can’t afford to miss this book. It’s an absolute must-read." —Jim Mellado, President, Willow Creek Association "We've put Pat's theories into practice and they work. Our meetings are more productive, our communication is clearer, and the team’s commitment to decisions is much greater." —Curt Nonomaque, President and CEO, VHA Inc. "Meetings are such a critical element of effective organizational communication. Lencioni has provided a concise, entertaining, and inventive guide to improving meeting structure, participation, and results. Thumbs up for this insightful tale." —Sandy Alderson, Executive Vice President of Operations, Major League Baseball
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Introduction. The Fable. Preview. Part One: Flashback. Part Two: Plot Point. Part Three: Protagonist. Part Four: Action. Part Five: Resolution. The Model. The Paradox of Meetings. Executive Summary. Problem #1: Lack of Drama. Problem #2: Lack of Contextual Structure. The Biggest Challenge of All: ?The Myth of Too Many Meetings?. A Final Thought on Meetings. The Weekly Tactical Meeting Guide. Acknowledgments. About the Author.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780787968052
Publisert
2004-03-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Vekt
431 gr
Høyde
211 mm
Bredde
145 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
272

Om bidragsyterne

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.