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Zusatztext "...pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary." (Supply Management! 8 July 2004) Informationen zum Autor 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 services?including his newsletter and free resources?please visit www.tablegroup.com. Klappentext PRAISE FOR DEATH BY MEETING > ?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 > ?Jim Mellado, president, Willow Creek Association > ?Curt Nonomaque, president and CEO, VHA Inc. > ?Sandy Alderson, executive vice president of operations, Major League Baseball Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 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 ...
