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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100787968056

ISBN-139780787968052

eBay Product ID (ePID)6049998

Product Key Features

Book TitleDeath by Meeting : a Leadership Fable... about Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicOrganizational Behavior, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Folklore & Mythology, Workplace Culture

Publication Year2004

IllustratorYes

GenreSocial Science, Business & Economics

AuthorPatrick M. Lencioni

Book SeriesJB Lencioni Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length8.3 in

Item Width5.7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2003-026452

Reviews"...a work of fiction with important messages for management" ( Leadership & Organisational Development Journal ) "The author is something of a master of the modern fable...." ( Professional Manager , Vol.13, No.6, November 2004) "...pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary." ( Supply Management , 8 July 2004) "Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." ( On Target , September 2007) , "...a work of fiction with important messages for management" ( Leadership & Organisational Development Journal ) "The author is something of a master of the modern fable...." ( Professional Manager , Vol.13, No.6, November 2004) "...pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary." ( Supply Management , 8 July 2004) "Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." ( On Target , September 2007)

Series Volume Number15

Table Of ContentIntroduction vii The Fable 1 Preview 3 Part One: Flashback 5 Part Two: Plot Point 19 Part Three: Protagonist 53 Part Four: Action 69 Part Five: Resolution 173 The Model 219 The Paradox of Meetings 221 Executive Summary 223 Problem #1: Lack of Drama 226 Problem #2: Lack of Contextual Structure 233 The Biggest Challenge of All: "The Myth of Too Many Meetings" 250 A Final Thought on Meetings 253 The Weekly Tactical Meeting Guide 254 Acknowledgments 255 About the Author 259

SynopsisCasey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life. In just ten minutes, The Meeting, as it would forever be known, would begin. Casey had every reason to believe that his performance over the next two hours would determine the fate of his career, his financial future, and the company he had built from scratch. "How could my life have unraveled so quickly?" he wondered. In his latest page-turning work of business fiction, best-selling author Patrick Lencioni provides readers with another powerful and thought-provoking book, this one centered around a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. And what he suggests is both simple and revolutionary. Casey McDaniel, the founder and CEO of Yip Software, is in the midst of a problem he created, but one he doesn't know how to solve. And he doesn't know where or who to turn to for advice. His staff can't help him; they're as dumbfounded as he is by their tortuous meetings. Then an unlikely advisor, Will Peterson, enters Casey's world. When he proposes an unconventional, even radical, approach to solving the meeting problem, Casey is just desperate enough to listen. As in his other books, Lencioni provides a framework for his groundbreaking model, and makes it applicable to the real world. Death by Meeting is nothing short of a blueprint for leaders who want to eliminate waste and frustration among their teams, and create environments of engagement and passion., Casey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life. In just ten minutes, The Meeting, as it would forever be known, would begin. Casey had every reason to believe that his performance over the next two hours would determine the fate of his career, his financial future, and the company he had built from scratch., PRAISE FOR DEATH BY MEETING "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; its about an entire management philosophy. I read a lot of books on management, and Lencionis 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 cant afford to miss this book. Its an absolute must-read." Jim Mellado, president, Willow Creek Association "Weve put Pats theories into practice and they work. Our meetings are more productive, our communication is clearer, and the teams commitment to decisions is much greater." Curt Nonomaque, president and CEO, VHA Inc. "Meetings are such a critical element of effective organizational 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, A straightforward framework for creating engaging and exciting business meetings Casey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life. In just ten minutes, The Meeting, as it would forever be known, would begin. Casey had every reason to believe that his performance over the next two hours would determine the fate of his career, his financial future, and the company he had built from scratch. "How could my life have unraveled so quickly?" he wondered. In his latest page-turning work of business fiction, best-selling author Patrick Lencioni provides readers with another powerful and thought-provoking book, this one centered around a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. And what he suggests is both simple and revolutionary. Casey McDaniel, the founder and CEO of Yip Software, is in the midst of a problem he created, but one he doesn't know how to solve. And he doesn't know where or who to turn to for advice. His staff can't help him; they're as dumbfounded as he is by their tortuous meetings. Then an unlikely advisor, Will Peterson, enters Casey's world. When he proposes an unconventional, even radical, approach to solving the meeting problem, Casey is just desperate enough to listen. As in his other books, Lencioni provides a framework for his groundbreaking model, and makes it applicable to the real world. Death by Meeting is nothing short of a blueprint for leaders who want to eliminate waste and frustration among their teams and create environments of engagement and passion.

LC Classification NumberHF5734.5.L46 2004