Duration:
Self-study or classroom training
Description:
The 50-Minute Manager Series was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. Our easy-to-read,
easy-to-understand format can be used for self-study or classroom training, or even office training. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the 50-Minute
books keep you engaged and help you retain critical skills.
Business people often say, “Meetings are a necessary evil.” That's only half true. They are essential when running a business, but they don't have to be a
negative experience. With this practical, self-paced book, learn how to make your meetings more productive and worthwhile for attendees, your company, and
yourself, and make your next meeting your best ever.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: The Effective Meeting
Defining an Effective Meeting
Planning an Effective Meeting
Face-to-Face or Virtual?
Developing an Agenda
Selecting Participants
Notifying Participants
Choosing a Meeting Time
Dealing with Common Meeting Problems
Part Summary
Part 2: Facilities and Equipment
Facility and Equipment Guidelines
Meeting Room Checklist
Guidelines for Visual Aids
Projection Methods
Arranging Virtual Meetings
Conference Calls
Online Conferencing
Part Summary
Part 3: Conducting Meetings
The Meeting Leader's Role
Major Components of a Meeting
Structuring Information Meetings
Structuring Decision-Making Meetings
Criteria-Based Rating
Criteria-Based Ranking
Part Summary
Part 4: Leading Effective Discussions
Stimulating Discussion
Twenty Tips for Generating Discussion
Handling Difficult Situations
Understanding Conflict
Managing Conflict
Part Summary
Part 5: Improving Meetings
An Improvement Model
Evaluating Meetings
Providing Feedback
A Model for Effective Meetings
Being a Productive Participant
Part Summary