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Make Meetings Matter

Ban Boredom, Control Confusion, and Terminate Time Wasting

by Charlie Hawkins

Career Press, 2008

Category: Leadership & Management

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In this summary you will learn

  • What are the challenges that keep meetings from being productive
  • How to tailor your meetings to a specific purpose
  • How to run a meeting so that it is focused and efficient

Why you should read Make Meetings Matter

Do you dread meetings? At their worst, they can be aimless, boring and discouraging. However, at their best, meetings can be productive – even energizing. Charlie Hawkins shows you how to make that happen. He deconstructs meeting dynamics and offers tips for planning, running and ending meetings seamlessly. In well-structured lessons, he explains why meetings sometimes falter and equips you with the tools you need to keep them on course. Whether you are organizing a one-on-one session or gathering your whole team, getAbstract encourages you to boost your meeting IQ with this quick review of the basics.

About the Author

Charlie Hawkins is a professional communications consultant for Vistage International.

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