{"product_id":"death-by-meeting-isbn-9780787968052","title":"Death by Meeting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA straightforward framework for creating engaging and exciting business meetings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“How could my life have unraveled so quickly?” he wondered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs in his other books, Lencioni provides a framework for his groundbreaking model, and makes it applicable to the real world.  \u003ci\u003eDeath by Meeting\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fable 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreview 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart One: Flashback 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Two: Plot Point 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Three: Protagonist 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Four: Action 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Five: Resolution 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Model 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Paradox of Meetings 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem #1: Lack of Drama 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem #2: Lack of Contextual Structure 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Biggest Challenge of All: “The Myth of Too Many Meetings” 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Final Thought on Meetings 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Weekly Tactical Meeting Guide 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 259   \u003c\/p\u003e  “…a work of fiction with important messages for management” (\u003ci\u003eLeadership \u0026amp; Organisational Development Journal\u003c\/i\u003e)  \u003cp\u003e“The author is something of a master of the modern fable….” (\u003ci\u003eProfessional Manager\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“…pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary.” (\u003ci\u003eSupply Management\u003c\/i\u003e, 8 July 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting.\" (\u003ci\u003eOn Target\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2007)\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePATRICK 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-seller \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Patrick Lencioni and his other products and services—including his newsletter and free resources—please visit www.tablegroup.com.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEATH \u003ci\u003eby\u003c\/i\u003e Meeting\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCasey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life.\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e \"How could my life have unraveled so quickly?\" he wondered.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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 on a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. And what he suggests is both simple and revolutionary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasey 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 whom to turn to for advice. His staff can't help him; they're as dumbfounded as he is by their torturous meetings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen an unlikely advisor, Will Petersen, enters Casey's world. When he proposes an unconventional, even radical, approach to solving the meeting problem, Casey is just desperate enough to listen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in his other books, Lencioni provides a framework for his groundbreaking model, and makes it applicable to the real world.\u003ci\u003e Death by Meeting\u003c\/i\u003e 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.      \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR DEATH BY MEETING\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Finally, a real solution to an age-old problem. Meetings may never be the same.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Kris Hagerman,\u003c\/b\u003e executive vice president, strategic operations, VERITAS Software Corporation  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Death by Meeting\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ken Wilcox,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO, Silicon Valley Bank  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lencioni has done it again! Insightful. Practical. Ready-to-implement solutions. If you lead people, you can't afford to miss this book. It's an absolute must-read.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jim Mellado,\u003c\/b\u003e president, Willow Creek Association  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We've put Pat's theories into practice and they work. Our meetings are more productive, our communication is clearer, and the team's commitment to decisions is much greater.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Curt Nonomaque,\u003c\/b\u003e president and CEO, VHA Inc.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Sandy Alderson,\u003c\/b\u003e executive vice president of operations, Major League Baseball  \"Finally, a real solution to an age old problem. Meetings may never be the same.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Kris Hagerman, Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations, VERITAS Software Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDeath By Meeting\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ken Wilcox, CEO, Silicon Valley Bank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Lencioni has done it again! Insightful. Practical. Ready-to-implement solutions. If you lead people, you can’t afford to miss this book. It’s an absolute must-read.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jim Mellado, President, Willow Creek Association\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We've put Pat's theories into practice and they work. Our meetings are more productive, our communication is clearer, and the team’s commitment to decisions is much greater.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Curt Nonomaque, President and CEO, VHA Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Sandy Alderson, Executive Vice President of Operations, Major League Baseball\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989028782309,"sku":"NP9780787968052","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787968052.jpg?v=1761782502","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/death-by-meeting-isbn-9780787968052","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}