{"product_id":"meeting-excellence-isbn-9781118196625","title":"Meeting Excellence","description":"\u003ci\u003eMeeting Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource that provides a wide range of ready-to-use tools that have been developed and tested by a meeting initiative within Novartis Pharmaceuticals. It is based on years of research observing team meetings, examining existing meeting documents, and conducting a number of intensive individual interviews in the \u003cst1:country-region w:st=\"on\"\u003eU.S.\u003c\/st1:country-region\u003e and \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/st1:place\u003e. This important book offers the information and tools needed to prepare, facilitate, and follow up on all your meetings. Step by step, \u003ci\u003eMeeting Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  Create an action-focused meeting agenda\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  Ensure that everyone participates in discussion\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  Deal with disruptive and inattentive people\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  Develop a climate of trust among meeting participants\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  Create and deliver effective meeting presentations\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e Stay on track to achieve your meeting goals\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e Achieve clear communication during a multicultural meeting\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eLiven up a dreary and unproductive meeting\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eClose your meeting on an upbeat and positive note\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eGet action on team action items\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e  Improve meeting communications with line management\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eEvaluate your meeting quickly and effectively\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eChoose among various web-based meeting tools\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    Preface vii  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1: PREPARING FOR THE MEETING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Is This Meeting Necessary? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Preparing for Your Next Meeting 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. How to Prepare an Action Agenda 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Defining Team Meeting Roles 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. How to Integrate a New Member 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. When a Member Leaves the Team 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Establishing Your Team’s Ground Rules 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Components of a New Team Kick-Off Meeting 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Planning an Off-Site Meeting That’s On Target 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Your Opening Act: Setting the Tone for an Excellent Meeting 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. E-Mail Excellence 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2: FACILITATING THE MEETING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Meeting Time Management: When to Meet, How Long to Meet, and When to Take a Break 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Staying on Track 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. How to Get Effective Participation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Building a Foundation of Trust 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Communicating in a Videoconference 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Teleconference Tips 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Achieving Clear Communication in a Multicultural Meeting 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. How to Make a Decision 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Presenting at a Team Meeting 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Resolving Conflicts in a Team Meeting 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Responding to Nonverbal Communication 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Managing Meeting Monsters: Dealing with Difficult Behavior in Team Meetings 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Serious Fun at Team Meetings? You’re Kidding! 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Eating Well = Meeting Well 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3: CLOSING AND FOLLOWING UP ON THE MEETING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Ending Meetings On Time and On Target 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Meeting Evaluation: A Two-Minute Drill 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Meeting Evaluation: A Five-Minute Activity 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Meeting Evaluation: A Ten-Minute Assessment 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Meeting Notes: Capturing the Essence of Your Meeting 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Getting Action on Action Items 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. After-Meeting Actions 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Managing External Communications 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4: RESOURCES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Web-Based Meeting Tools 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. The Seven Sins of Deadly Meetings 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Are You a Meeting Marvel? 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