Death by Meeting

A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
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Death by Meeting by Patrick M. Lencioni presents a compelling narrative on how meetings can be transformed from tedious obligations into productive, engaging experiences. Through a fictional story of an executive trying to revitalise company meetings, Lencioni introduces innovative strategies for making meetings more effective and interesting, ultimately improving team dynamics and decision-making. This insightful business fable demonstrates how to breathe new life into any organisation by redesigning its meeting culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're frustrated with unproductive meetings and want to discover a framework for making them more engaging and effective. It uses a narrative approach to offer practical advice on transforming meetings into productive, necessary, and even enjoyable sessions. Whether you're a team leader or someone who participates in frequent meetings, you'll find valuable insights to enhance your professional environment.

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Death by Meeting

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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Death by Meeting is highly praised by leaders from various industries.

"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 organisational 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

Series: J-B Lencioni Series

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Death by Meeting by Patrick M. Lencioni is praised for its engaging approach to management topics through a fictional narrative. Reviewers commend Lencioni for effectively presenting his theories in a manner suitable for busy professionals, and his ability to craft modern business fables makes the book both educational and entertaining. It's suggested to be a valuable read, even for practical application in meetings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780787968052

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 March 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 272

About the Author

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 servicesΒ—including his newsletter and free resourcesΒ—please visit www.tablegroup.com.

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