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7 Lessons in Successful Meetings
Master Business Meeting Basics in 7 Steps
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A SHORT COURSE IN MEETING BASICS. 7 Lessons in Successful Meetings is a quick course in holding successful business meetings, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From preparation and participation to chairing and follow-up, you'll discover the insider secrets you...
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A SHORT COURSE IN MEETING BASICS.
7 Lessons in Successful Meetings is a quick course in holding successful business meetings, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From preparation and participation to chairing and follow-up, you'll discover the insider secrets you need to know in order to make your meeting a success.
Explore the main themes and ideas in running successful meetings, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Successful Meetings is your fastest route to success.
Lessons include:
- Lesson 1: Why meetings?
- Lesson 2: Preparing for a meeting
- Lesson 3: Participating in a meeting
- Lesson 4: Chairing a meeting
- Lesson 5: Virtual and other types of meeting
- Lesson 6: After the meeting
- Lesson 7: The perfect meeting
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781399830720
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: John Murray Business
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 100g
Pages: 128
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