Meetings - Speed Reads

How much of your time is taken up with meetings? Cutting down on the number of meetings and making those you do attend shorter and more effective saves time, money and frustration.

Part of DSC’s Speed Read library, this book will teach you the secrets of effective chairing. With these tips, your meetings will lead to less frustration and more ‘buy in’ from those who attend.

You’ll learn good practice, including how to plan well for meetings and how to deal with controversial issues – as well as difficult people.

Who should buy this book?

This book is aimed at anyone who has to chair meetings, whether frequently or occasionally. But it is also a must-read for anyone who’s ever been frustrated with the meetings they have to sit through.

What does it cover?

Get the essentials in one quick and comprehensive guide.

• What is the role of a chair, and how should you prepare for a meeting?
• The dynamics of a group, and the roles played by different personalities.
• How to keep meetings short, on topic and prevent time wasting.
• How to decide on action points and report on decisions.