Running a Meeting That Works

by Miller, Robert F.; Pincus, Marilyn

• ISBN13: 9780812098235
• ISBN10: 0812098234
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-04-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

A well-organized and efficiently run business meeting helps employees share common aims and focus on goals. This book's advice includes ways to encourage group participation and teamwork, making best use of audiovisual tools, dealing with disruptive personalities at the meeting place, and wrapping up a meeting with a sense of shared purpose.

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
Chapter 1 A Blueprint for Success: Know Your Purpose	1	(6)
Chapter 2 Why Have a Meeting?: Is This the Best Way to Accomplish the Purpose?	7	(8)
Chapter 3 Preparing for the Meeting: What, Who, When, Where, and for How Long	15	(12)
Chapter 4 Preparing Yourself: Begin with a Winning Image and Attitude	27	(10)
Chapter 5 Preparing Others: Letting Participants Know Your Expectations	37	(6)
Chapter 6 Who's In Charge Here?: Do's and Don'ts for Guiding the Meeting	43	(18)
Chapter 7 Encouraging Participation: Wallflowers Have Ideas, Too	61	(10)
Chapter 8 Handling the Tough Ones: Dealing with Difficult Situations	71	(12)
Chapter 9 Collateral Materials: Reinforcement Rather Than Distraction	83	(6)
Chapter 10 Audiovisual Assistance: Enhancement Rather than Clutter	89	(8)
Chapter 11 Guest Speakers Are Welcome: Outsiders Can Motivate and Inspire	97	(12)
Chapter 12 Wrapping It Up: When Is Enough Enough?	109	(8)
Chapter 13 Thumbs Up or Down: Assessing the Meeting	117	(6)
Chapter 14 Writing It Up: Reporting the Results	123	(6)
A Meeting Preparation Worksheet/Checklist	129	(2)
Index	131